The Enneagram: An Enhancement to Family Therapy

The enneagram (pronounced any-a-gram) is an ancient tool consisting of nine points depicting personality styles. It is a tool that can be integrated into different theoretical approaches. The enneagram is adaptable to the unique style of each client and can aid a counselor in conceptualizing a clien...

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Published in:Contemporary family therapy 2019-03, Vol.41 (1), p.68-78
Main Author: Matise, Miles
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Case studies
Clinical Psychology
Consciousness
Counseling
Family
Family counseling
Family therapy
Personality
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Social Work
Sociology
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Summary:The enneagram (pronounced any-a-gram) is an ancient tool consisting of nine points depicting personality styles. It is a tool that can be integrated into different theoretical approaches. The enneagram is adaptable to the unique style of each client and can aid a counselor in conceptualizing a client or family. This manuscript includes the enneagram theory integrated within a family systems framework. To demonstrate the enneagram’s compatibility with family systems perspective, the enneagram is presented to facilitate therapy with a couple. A case study is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the enneagram as a tool to promote awareness in the counseling relationship.
ISSN:0892-2764
1573-3335
DOI:10.1007/s10591-018-9471-0