The Enneagram Center of Santa Fe

The Enneagram Goes to the Movies!
Using Film to Understand the 9 Character Types

--with Carl Marsak, M. A.

Saturday, September 21st, 4 - 6:00 pm MDT
Movie #6, for Type 4: you will have a choice of watching one or both of the following: Mermaids (1990, 110 min.), and/or Sense and Sensibility (1995, 136 min.) Charlotte, played by Winona Ryder, is the 4 in the first, Marianne, played by Kate Winslet is the 4 in the second.

“The idea that we each possess an essential nature that is qualitatively different from our acquired personality is basic to sacred psychology.”

--Helen Palmer

"You can never awaken using the same system that put you to sleep in the first place."

--Gurdjieff

The premise of this monthly Meetup Group is that because the 9 Enneagram Types are often more visible in cinema than in real life, through film study we can learn about them quickly, easily and enjoyably (instead of just reading books and articles, and attending classes and workshops). Well-created movie characters with strong and consistent traits, attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors, acting and interacting under conditions of both stress and relaxation, present the audience with examples of positive and/or negative character development. They can teach us how we can use knowledge and practice of the Enneagram in our own lives to foster and stabilize psychological growth and spiritual transformation.

For those who are new, the Enneagram is an ancient and sacred nine-pointed symbol that describes nine distinct personality types. Study and practice of this profound, powerful and integrated system helps one to: 1) Identify and transform mental, emotional and physical habits that create suffering both self and others; 2) Integrate psychological and spiritual life; 3) Increase both self-knowledge and compassionate understanding of others.

This 2 hr. group usually meets the third Sat. of every month for nine months. Everyone takes responsibility for finding and watching the movie of the month, one chosen by me ahead of time This coming month we will be studying, for Type 4, the movies Mermaids and Sense and Sensibility.

We will use our time together to have a guided meditation, short teachings with some screen shares and video clips, Q & A, and a group discussion about both the lead character in the movie (including topics such as "Enneatype casting," and arcs of positive and negative development. If there is time we will explore the motivations and behaviors of other characters in the film who have recognizable Types.

Participants will be expected to find and watch the movie on their own, most likely on a streaming service such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other platforms. Or perhaps you already own the movie on DVD (I know, what's a DVD?). The movies will be easily available. Some movies may not cost you anything, and for some you may have to pay a small amount.

Who should attend this event? Anyone, of any age, who is genuinely interested in exploring how film characters can demonstrate psychological growth and spiritual development is welcome to join us. Please pass on this link to interested friends, family members and co-workers. Meetup members are welcome to invite a guest.

This group is appropriate for beginners and more advanced students. It is designed to be more relaxed and lighter in tone and content than my Enneagram Monthly Study Group (people are free to sign up for both!). Please note: all participants will be asked to have their video on at all times, except for short and necessary personal breaks, and registration for this event will close at 4 pm the day before. Thank you!

Recommended books include: The Enneagram Movie and Video Guide: How to See Personality Styles in the Movies, 2nd Edition, by Tom Condon. The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for The Nine Types, by Don Riso and Russ Hudson; The Enneagram in Love and Work, by Helen Palmer; The Essential Enneagram, by David Daniels, M.D.; Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery, by Don Riso, with Russ Hudson; The Complete Enneagram, by Beatrice Chestnut.

Carl has been teaching the Enneagram since 1997, leading numerous workshops, presentations and classes around the world, including in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Iceland and India. He has presented at six International Enneagram Association Conferences, and for the Canadian Enneagram Association. One of his great loves is to teach for Lifelong Learning Institutes. He is also available for Enneagram Typing and Subtyping Interviews, Individual Mentoring Sessions, and for speaking events and training workshops.

For more information about Carl and the Enneagram please visit his website: enneagramsantafe.com. To learn about The Narrative Tradition of the Enneagram, go to: narrativeenneagram.org. For the International Enneagram Association (IEA) see: internationalenneagram.org.

Enneagram of Personality
Monthly Study Group
with Carl Marsak, M.A.

Saturday, October 12th, 4 - 6 pm MDT

We will be discussing the 3 Instinctual Arenas and 27 Subtypes,
The Vice/Passion to Virtue Conversion,
The Psychological challenges and spiritual gifts, of
Type 6: The Questioner, Loyalist, Guardian

“Sacred Psychology is the ancient art of psycho-spiritual alchemy. It transforms the 'lead' of the psyche into the 'gold' of integration and higher consciousness.”

--Helen Palmer

The Enneagram is an ancient and sacred nine-pointed symbol that describes nine distinct personality types. Study and practice of this profound, powerful and non-sectarian system helps one to: 1) Identify and transform mental, emotional and physical habits; 2) Integrate psychological and spiritual life; 3) Increase both self-knowledge and compassionate understanding of others.

In this ongoing, and now intermediate level, study group we will explore both the fundamentals of this symbol and system, and more advanced topics such as the 3 Instincts and 27 Subtypes, Enneagram Types as "archetypes," the Vice/Passion to Virtue Conversion, charting our Personal Growth Paths, and more.

We will learn how to practically apply the knowledge and wisdom that can be discovered within the nine types and their interrelationships in many areas of life, including: work, relationships, education, parenting, health and healing, aging, and spiritual development.

Although this group is not designed to be a form of psychotherapy, medical treatment or spiritual counseling, many who study the Enneagram do walk away with some insight, healing and spiritual inspiration. What the group offers is a working knowledge of a magical, mysterious and powerful map, tool and vehicle for personal and collective transformation.

It will include teachings, guided meditations, Type Panels (if there are enough participants), breakout groups, and general discussions. Questions and comments are always welcome. Although it is designed primarily for intermediate students, beginners and more advanced students are certainly welcome.

Please note: Members will be asked to turn on their video when participating, except for short personal breaks (going to the kitchen or bathroom, needing to answer a phone call, an emergency, etc.). Thank you!

Who should attend this event? Anyone, of any age, who is genuinely interested in psychological growth and spiritual development is welcome to join us. Many know something about the Enneagram but have never studied and practiced it with other like-minded souls. Please feel free to pass on this information to possibly interested friends, family members and co-workers. Guests of Meetup members are welcome too, as are your furry friends...

Required book: The Complete Enneagram, by Beatrice Chestnut. We will be reading the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 for the first two months. Then we will study the 9 Types in depth in the following order: 2, 3, 4 then 5, 6, 7 then 8, 9, 1.

Recommended books: The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for The Nine Types, by Don Riso and Russ Hudson; The Enneagram in Love and Work, by Helen Palmer; The Essential Enneagram, by David Daniels, M.D.; Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery, by Don Riso, with Russ Hudson; The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues, by Sandra Maitri; The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram, by Sandra Maitri. Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type, by A.H. Almaas.

Carl has been teaching the Enneagram since 1997, leading numerous workshops, presentations and classes around the world, including in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Iceland and India. He has presented at six International Enneagram Association Conferences, and one for the Canadian Enneagram Association. One of his great loves is to teach for Lifelong Learning Institutes. He is also available for Enneagram Typing and Subtyping Interviews and Personal Mentoring Sessions.

For more information about Carl and the Enneagram please visit his website: enneagramsantafe.com. To learn about The Narrative Tradition of Helen Palmer and David Daniels, M.D. see: narrativeenneagram.org. For the International Enneagram Association (IEA) see: internationalenneagram.org.

Enneagram of Personality
Monthly Study Group
with Carl Marsak, M.A.

Saturday, June 1st, 4-6 pm MDT
We will discuss the 3 Instincts and 27 Subtypes, and
Type 2: the Helper, Giver, Server

Newsflash! The second The Enneagram Goes to the Movies! will be on Sat. May 18th from 4 - 6:00 MDT on Meetup. We already have 11 signed up so the meeting will definitely happen. The movie will be The Sapphires (2012, 98 min.). We will take at look at Type 8 (the older sister in the singing group), and two other Types. For more info please visit this event's page under my group, The Enneagram Center of Santa Fe.

“Sacred Psychology is the ancient art of psycho-spiritual alchemy. It transforms the 'lead' of the psyche into the 'gold' of integration and higher consciousness.”

--Helen Palmer

The Enneagram is an ancient and sacred nine-pointed symbol that describes nine distinct personality types. Study and practice of this profound, powerful and non-sectarian system helps one to: 1) Identify and transform mental, emotional and physical habits; 2) Integrate psychological and spiritual life; 3) Increase both self-knowledge and compassionate understanding of others.

In this ongoing, and now intermediate level, study group we will explore both the fundamentals of this symbol and system, and more advanced topics such as the 3 Instincts and 27 Subtypes, Enneagram Types as "archetypes," the Vice/Passion to Virtue Conversion, charting our Personal Growth Paths, and more.

We will learn how to practically apply the knowledge and wisdom that can be discovered within the nine types and their interrelationships in many areas of life, including: work, relationships, education, parenting, health and healing, aging, and spiritual development.

Although this group is not designed to be a form of psychotherapy, medical treatment or spiritual counseling, many who study the Enneagram do walk away with some insight, healing and spiritual inspiration. What the group offers is a working knowledge of a magical, mysterious and powerful map, tool and vehicle for personal and collective transformation.

It will include teachings, guided meditations, Type Panels (if there are enough participants), breakout groups, and general discussions. Questions and comments are always welcome. Although it is designed primarily for intermediate students, beginners and more advanced students are certainly welcome.

Please note: Members will be asked to turn on their video when participating, except for short personal breaks (going to the kitchen or bathroom, needing to answer a phone call, an emergency, etc.). Thank you!

Who should attend this event? Anyone, of any age, who is genuinely interested in psychological growth and spiritual development is welcome to join us. Many know something about the Enneagram but have never studied and practiced it with other like-minded souls. Please feel free to pass on this information to possibly interested friends, family members and co-workers. Guests of Meetup members are welcome too, as are your furry friends...

Required book: The Complete Enneagram, by Beatrice Chestnut. We will be reading the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 for the first two months. Then we will study the 9 Types in depth in the following order: 2, 3, 4 then 5, 6, 7 then 8, 9, 1.

Recommended books: The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for The Nine Types, by Don Riso and Russ Hudson; The Enneagram in Love and Work, by Helen Palmer; The Essential Enneagram, by David Daniels, M.D.; Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery, by Don Riso, with Russ Hudson; The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues, by Sandra Maitri; The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram, by Sandra Maitri. Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type, by A.H. Almaas.

Carl has been teaching the Enneagram since 1997, leading numerous workshops, presentations and classes around the world, including in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Iceland and India. He has presented at six International Enneagram Association Conferences, and one for the Canadian Enneagram Association. One of his great loves is to teach for Lifelong Learning Institutes. He is also available for Enneagram Typing and Subtyping Interviews and Personal Mentoring Sessions.

For more information about Carl and the Enneagram please visit his website: enneagramsantafe.com. To learn about The Narrative Tradition of Helen Palmer and David Daniels, M.D. see: narrativeenneagram.org. For the International Enneagram Association (IEA) see: internationalenneagram.org.

Enneagram of Personality
Monthly Study Group
with Carl Marsak, M.A.

Saturday, June 1st, 4-6 pm MDT
We will discuss the 3 Instincts and 27 Subtypes, and
Type 2: the Helper, Giver, Server

Newsflash! The second The Enneagram Goes to the Movies! will be on Sat. May 18th from 4 - 6:00 MDT on Meetup. We already have 11 signed up so the meeting will definitely happen. The movie will be The Sapphires (2012, 98 min.). We will take at look at Type 8 (the older sister in the singing group), and two other Types. For more info please visit this event's page under my group, The Enneagram Center of Santa Fe.

“Sacred Psychology is the ancient art of psycho-spiritual alchemy. It transforms the 'lead' of the psyche into the 'gold' of integration and higher consciousness.”

--Helen Palmer

The Enneagram is an ancient and sacred nine-pointed symbol that describes nine distinct personality types. Study and practice of this profound, powerful and non-sectarian system helps one to: 1) Identify and transform mental, emotional and physical habits; 2) Integrate psychological and spiritual life; 3) Increase both self-knowledge and compassionate understanding of others.

In this ongoing, and now intermediate level, study group we will explore both the fundamentals of this symbol and system, and more advanced topics such as the 3 Instincts and 27 Subtypes, Enneagram Types as "archetypes," the Vice/Passion to Virtue Conversion, charting our Personal Growth Paths, and more.

We will learn how to practically apply the knowledge and wisdom that can be discovered within the nine types and their interrelationships in many areas of life, including: work, relationships, education, parenting, health and healing, aging, and spiritual development.

Although this group is not designed to be a form of psychotherapy, medical treatment or spiritual counseling, many who study the Enneagram do walk away with some insight, healing and spiritual inspiration. What the group offers is a working knowledge of a magical, mysterious and powerful map, tool and vehicle for personal and collective transformation.

It will include teachings, guided meditations, Type Panels (if there are enough participants), breakout groups, and general discussions. Questions and comments are always welcome. Although it is designed primarily for intermediate students, beginners and more advanced students are certainly welcome.

Please note: Members will be asked to turn on their video when participating, except for short personal breaks (going to the kitchen or bathroom, needing to answer a phone call, an emergency, etc.). Thank you!

Who should attend this event? Anyone, of any age, who is genuinely interested in psychological growth and spiritual development is welcome to join us. Many know something about the Enneagram but have never studied and practiced it with other like-minded souls. Please feel free to pass on this information to possibly interested friends, family members and co-workers. Guests of Meetup members are welcome too, as are your furry friends...

Required book: The Complete Enneagram, by Beatrice Chestnut. We will be reading the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 for the first two months. Then we will study the 9 Types in depth in the following order: 2, 3, 4 then 5, 6, 7 then 8, 9, 1.

Recommended books: The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for The Nine Types, by Don Riso and Russ Hudson; The Enneagram in Love and Work, by Helen Palmer; The Essential Enneagram, by David Daniels, M.D.; Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery, by Don Riso, with Russ Hudson; The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues, by Sandra Maitri; The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram, by Sandra Maitri. Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type, by A.H. Almaas.

Carl has been teaching the Enneagram since 1997, leading numerous workshops, presentations and classes around the world, including in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Iceland and India. He has presented at six International Enneagram Association Conferences, and one for the Canadian Enneagram Association. One of his great loves is to teach for Lifelong Learning Institutes. He is also available for Enneagram Typing and Subtyping Interviews and Personal Mentoring Sessions.

For more information about Carl and the Enneagram please visit his website: enneagramsantafe.com. To learn about The Narrative Tradition of Helen Palmer and David Daniels, M.D. see: narrativeenneagram.org. For the International Enneagram Association (IEA) see: internationalenneagram.org.