The Enneagram is a powerful and dynamic personality system that describes 9 distinct patterns of thinking, feeling and acting. “Ennea” is Greek for 9, and it is organized as a 9-pointed star within a circle representing the 9 types. It is an ancient tool, but has soared in popularity over the past 5 or so years, and many have found it useful in better understanding themselves and others. I (Mary Ann) have found it to be valuable 
in building self-acceptance and acceptance of others, allowing for relating with more compassion and building community. It is especially helpful in building intimate relationships and resolving conflict. Like any tool, however, it can also be misused and misunderstood. As I have sought to learn more about my type (Type 1) and my growth path and stress path, I can more quickly pause and recalibrate when I’m becoming less healthy. It reveals to me the “dead branches” or old patterns that are hindering my growth, and the “pruning” that is needed. I have enjoyed helping my clients to use it in the same way and had a lot of fun leading an Enneagram Workshop in partnership with 2 church communities. I was motivated to deepen my knowledge and skill by becoming a Certified Enneagram Coach through Beth McCord’s Your Enneagram Coach Network. I am excited to offer this new skill set to serve individuals, couples, business and ministry teams and other communities! I hope to lead more workshops for groups, and can now offer Enneagram coaching as 
a separate service at Nurtured Soul for those who desire that focus as opposed to therapy. If you are interested in these services, please checkout my profile at https://myenneagramcoach.com/coach/mary-ann-green/#gf_6 If you would like to take a free Enneagram test, head on over to https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/