This session promotes the usage of type (cognitive functions) and Enneagram together, as two systems that can complement each other beautifully in the process of improving emotional well-being, as well as relational and professional satisfaction. Both theoretical concepts and practical implications will be covered. The presentation will first focus on describing theoretical ideas related to […]
Temperament: Tradition or Trend? Bringing Temperament up to date for 21st Century Leaders Thirty years ago, few people talked of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, positive psychology, or mental well-being. Now there is widespread interest in popular psychology, and people are much more aware of their psychological needs. Thirty years ago, leaders in organisations could operate in […]
Midlife is a time when many of us take stock of our life and think about what we want for our future. In this session we will review theories of midlife from the type perspective, consider the possible accelerating impact of the pandemic, and consider how to craft the life we want for ourselves. After […]
Since C.G. Jung first described his 8 types of mental processing over 100 years ago, they were at first neglected, then later taken up again and developed by type theorists and practitioners. However as Jung's work was widely disregarded by mainstream psychology academia, there has been little reconciliation between type theory and areas such as […]
AusAPT 2022 conference: Sue Blair presents on Type in Tandem and how we can integrate the perceiving functions to find the wisdom we need.
Underutilized Oppositions in the Lenses We Use: Essential Motivators and Interaction Styles with Sterling Bates A talk about an underutilized resource in the world of psychological type, the 6 dynamics from Essential Motivators (Temperament) and Interaction Styles. They are powerful both in helping you flex to meet someone else’s needs and to discover points of […]
Type is losing ground in the corporate setting and less than 50% of those who are certified buy Type related materials. As Type Practitioners, we must be dedicated to keeping Type relevant and the "Go To" process. Sharon Lovoy continues to be successful in helping her clients use Type not only in their professional positions, […]
There are many reasons why particular pieces of music attract us and why we go back to those preferences. There are also reasons why particular styles of music are ones we avoid or find unbearable. In 2006 Elwin Hall and I conducted a workshop at the AusAPT conference exploring these ideas and looked for linkages […]
The individuation process is a term used by Carl Gustav Jung to describe the process of becoming inwardly whole, discovering one's true self, beyond the mask of the persona and ego-centered life. Individuation generally has a profound healing effect on the person. It is a process that allows us to be our most creative and […]
Traditionally, type learning events were held in-person. With the pandemic, those assumptions were challenged and many type professionals have moved their learning and coaching practices to the virtual world. With the emergence from the pandemic, we are faced with a unique opportunity to reframe how we deliver effective learning type interventions. To what extent can […]
