SMART CONFLICT: SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

The Enneagram of Personality has a lot to teach us about the value of good conflict.   Beyond reminding us that we need to appreciate and develop all Nine style strengths to truly grow as relational beings, the Enneagram has within it a profound system for conflict resolution.  One aspect of that system was discovered by Don Riso and Russ Hudson in their work on the Harmonics – the three “sounds” of smart conflict resolution that transform difficult conversations into progress itself:

The “Intensity Group:”   Individualists, Loyalists, and Challengers – You bring the catalyst of real and strong responses to the hard moments of relational differentiation.  Make sure you open the door to the fresh air that being truly “for” the others in the room and cognitive clarity can bring into our meeting!

The “Positive Outlook Group:”    Peacemakers, Helpers, and Enthusiasts – You bring the container of hope and happy endings to come to the table in conflict; make sure you invite authentic emotional expression and clear thinking to join us here!

The “Competency Group:”   Reformers, Achievers, and Investigators – You bring the capstone of facts and higher principles to tense dialogue.  Make sure you embrace and attune to the voice of emotional reality and abiding connection while we talk!

For more on the Harmonics and great relating join us for the Relationships Workshop, Northern California, Fall 2009

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Wisdom of the Enneagram: the Joyful Experience of an Awakening Life

(A Mercy Center Sponsored Weekend Retreat, click on above Workshop title to register.)

A workshop with Ronna Phifer-Ritchie, Ph.D. and Roxanne Howe-Murphy, Ed.D.

Beyond the study of personality types, the Enneagram is a powerful tool for supporting the work of awakening to our Essential Nature. Refresh and invigorate your soul during this insight-filled weekend workshop held in a peaceful, fully green solar-powered conference center tucked away in the California Santa Cruz Mountains. This 2-day introduction to the psycho-spiritual approach to the Enneagramwill enable you to “remember” your true self, and become increasingly present to the spiritual reality in your daily life. At the end of this weekend, you will begin to more rapidly recognize and respond to the “wake up calls” in your life and experience higher levels of heath and wholeness. This workshop provides immediate access to basic Enneagram knowledge and practices that will enhance your psychological and spiritual growth process, and offer specific insights about your personality style that will inspire you to show up in high quality ways more often in daily life.

In this workshop, you can expect to:

• Discover each type’s gifts, healing attitudes and specific transformation process
• Learn how to observe and let go of our more troublesome habits and reactions
• Hear ways to work with the specific motivations of each type
• Cultivate more awareness in your everyday life
• Understand how to use the Enneagram for your continued spiritual growth

Notes:

CEU’s: This course meets the requirements for 12 hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFT’s and LCSW’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider Name: Roxanne Howe-Murphy, Ed.D. Provider number: PCE2759

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Want to Join Ronna for some of these Enlightening Morning Keynotes?  

Check our Events Page for Registration Instructions!

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YOUR BEST RELATIONSHIPS: THE ADVENTURE OF FEARLESS CONNECTION

(Breakfast talk on building a more enjoyable relational life, one encounter at a time – Part of the DEEP WISDOM FOR GREAT RELATIONSHIPS “Breakfast Chat” Series with Ronna Phifer-Ritchie, Ph.D.)

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SMART CONFLICT, FOOLISH CONFLICT: HARMONIZING with THE 3 SOUNDS OF PROGRESS IN DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

(Breakfast talk on transforming life’s most difficult conversations into the stuff that makes life worth living -   Part of the DEEP WISDOM FOR GREAT RELATIONSHIPS “Breakfast Chat” Series with Ronna Phifer-Ritchie, Ph.D.)

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INSTINCTUAL VALUE SYSTEMS: STRENGTHENING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH LIFE BALANCE

(Breakfast talk on creating a more satisfying life together by evening out energy investment over the 3 basic human drives - Part of the DEEP WISDOM FOR GREAT RELATIONSHIPS “Breakfast Chat” Series with Ronna Phifer-Ritchie, Ph.D.)