Enneagram Professional Training Program
The Enneagram Professional Training Program (EPTP) was created by Helen Palmer and David Daniels, MD in 1988 to train and certify Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition. During the past three decades, more than 3,000 participants have attended the EPTP in 17 countries worldwide, and more than 1000 have become Certified Narrative Enneagram Teachers.
Beginning in 2014, we expanded the EPTP to include a certification track for Narrative Enneagram Practitioners. This offering was created specifically for therapists, coaches and counselors, and is appropriate for anyone who wishes to apply the Narrative Enneagram to their work. (For details, click on the tab for the Practitioners Track below.)
Terry Saracino on the Practitioner track
We also remain committed to those who desire to teach the Enneagram, with an enriched certification track for Narrative Enneagram Teachers. (This training has been expanded to include more in-depth attention to conducting panels in the Narrative Tradition, and an entirely new section on developing teaching skills. (For details, click on the tab for the Teachers Track below.)
Renée Rosario on the Teacher track
Whether you choose the Practitioners or Teachers track, all participants in the Enneagram Professional Training Program start with the Typing Process. You may begin this program without a commitment to complete either track. (See details below.)
(Begin here for either the Enneagram Narrative Teachers or Practitioners track)
3 days
This experiential training teaches you how to assist others in determining their Enneagram type. The Typing Process previously included instruction on panel inquiry, but will now focus solely on the many aspects of the typing interview process.
Step-by-step you will learn how to conduct typing interviews to assist newcomers to the Enneagram in determining their type. Modules on differentiating one type from another, non-verbal aspects of type, and knowledge of your own biases in conducting interviews are also included. The training culminates in a rare hands-on opportunity to practice your skills by interviewing volunteers from the community, with feedback from instructors.
Prerequisite: Enneagram Narrative Core Program
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact registrar
To learn more or for registration questions, contact Registrar at 866-241-6162, ext. 1 (toll-free) or +1 303-305-4362 outside the U.S.
This course was created specifically for professionals trained as therapists, coaches, counselors and spiritual directors who want to use the Enneagram more effectively in their work to create meaningful and lasting change. Participants should have at least six months experience in an established practice as a one-to-one practitioner.
The Enneagram brings unparalleled benefit to those working with others by providing accurate descriptions of the core structures of the nine personality types, as well as type-specific understanding of the relationship between psychological issues, spiritual qualities and somatic patterns.
The track begins with the Typing Process and continues with The Enneagram for Therapists, Counselors and Coaches: Skills and Practices for Working One-on-One with Clients, and an Internship and Certification. You may begin this track without a commitment to complete all segments.
Prerequisite: Enneagram Narrative Core Program
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact registrar.
The Enneagram for Therapists, Counselors and Coaches:
Skills and Practices for Working One-on-One with Clients
3 days
Participants will learn the Universal Growth Process (UGP), a practical and powerful model interweaving five components: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, Action and Adherence. Applying the UGP, the nine type structures and somatic elements of each type, you will identify where clients are “stuck,” and clarify and expand your methods for creating lasting change.
During this three-day course, you will explore your own type biases as you discover the gifts and challenges of working with each Enneagram type. You’ll also:
- Learn three transformational models
- Hear from each of the nine types about strategies that help them grow
- Explore your own type biases
- Work with your growth edge as a practitioner
- Build skills in self-reflection, self-observation, and receptive awareness
- Experience how to incorporate somatic elements into your practice
- Increase your capacity for presence and receptivity
Taught in the Narrative Tradition, this training allows participants to describe their themes, issues and processes, and learn from each other’s rich experiences. The format includes a rich variety of panels, short didactics, breakout groups, somatic exercises, practice sessions and discussion.
You may begin this program without a commitment to complete either track.
Prerequisites: Narrative Enneagram Core Program, the Typing Process, completion of a training program as one-to-one practitioner and a minimum of six months experience in an established practice.
Narrative Enneagram Teachers who certified through our Enneagram Professional Training Program prior to 2014 are welcome to take this program without completing the Narrative Enneagram Core Program prerequisites.
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact registrar
Enneagram teachers in the Narrative Tradition who have been certified through our Enneagram Professional Training Program are welcome to take this program without completing the prerequisites.
Internship and Certification
The Internship provides a supportive structure for gaining practice as an Enneagram Narrative Practitioner who wants to use the Enneagram with individual clients.
Course Requirements
- Core Program (Enneagram Intensive 2.0, New: Instincts and Subtypes, and Deepening Spiritual Awareness)
- The Typing Process
- New: The Enneagram for Therapists, Counselors and Coaches
Internship Requirements
- 12 Typing Interviews, 6 recorded and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to develop your skill and content knowledge to conduct a typing interview according to the Narrative Tradition.
- Candidates may begin typing interviews after completion of the Typing Process.
- 5 Supervision Group meetings led by a Core Faculty member. After you have taken the Enneagram for Therapists, Counselors and Coaches course you will be invited to join a supervision group.
- 2-hour sessions via phone or Zoom (time may be reduced for smaller groups)
- Share client questions and receive feedback from group
- Complete case presentations exploring work with clients
- Explore relevant topics about the Enneagram
Certification
- Certifier conducts a final typing interview via Zoom with a TNE Core Faculty member
- Written Final Review
- 5-10 page report integrating Enneagram learning into your professional practice.
Upon successful completion
Certified Narrative Enneagram Practitioner
Costs
- Internship and Certification: $1,850
(includes all interviews with Coach, supervision groups and certification process)
This updated track is designed for those who want to learn to teach the Narrative Enneagram. This enriched training includes practice in conducting panels in the Narrative Tradition, and a new section that supports participants with developing and improving their teaching skills.
The track begins with the Typing Process and continues with the Teacher Training course followed by an Internship and Certification. You may begin this track without a commitment to complete all segments.
Prerequisite: Narrative Enneagram Core Program
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact registrar
Teacher Training
3 days
This hands-on professional training designed specifically for aspiring Narrative Enneagram teachers is devoted to:
- Panel interviewing skills – basic and growth panels
- Presentation skills
- Self assessment of strengths and growth areas to be able to “walk the talk”
- Basic body awareness and centering practices
Prerequisites: Narrative Enneagram Core Program and the Typing Process
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact registrar
Narrative Enneagram teachers who have been certified through our Enneagram Professional Training Program are welcome to take this program without completing the prerequisites.
Internship and Certification
The Internship provides a supportive structure for gaining practice as a Narrative Enneagram teacher.
Course Requirements
- Core Program (Enneagram Intensive 2.0, New: Instincts and Subtypes and Deepening Spiritual Awareness)
- The Typing Process
- New: Teacher Training
Internship
- 12 typing interviews, 6 recorded by the Intern and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to develop your skill and content knowledge to conduct a typing interview according to the Narrative Tradition.
- 5 panel interviews with a 10-minute introduction to the panel; 4 recorded and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to gain the skills and capacities needed to effectively facilitate a panel in the Narrative Tradition.
- 2 presentations, 20-minutes each, on an Enneagram topic recorded and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to develop the skills and capacities to effectively present topics on the Enneagram.
Certification (choose either Virtual or Onsite)
Virtual
- Certifier and Core Faculty member meet via Zoom to complete a panel interview with a pre-panel presentation
- Certifier conducts a final typing interview via Zoom with a Core Faculty member
Onsite
- Certifier returns to the Teacher Training course to demonstrate skills through panel interviewing
- Certifier conducts a final typing interview via Skype with a Core Faculty member
Upon successful completion
Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher