The Enneagram is a personality system that describes nine core personality types, each with its own motivations, fears, and ways of interacting with the world. It is often used for self-discovery, personal growth, and improving relationships.

How It Works

The Enneagram is based on a nine-pointed diagram, with each number representing a different personality type. These types are connected in specific ways, showing how people may change under stress or growth.

Each type is shaped by:

• Core Motivation – What drives a person’s actions and decisions.
• Core Fear – What a person most wants to avoid.
• Strengths & Weaknesses – The natural tendencies and challenges each type faces.

The Nine Types

While each person is unique, the Enneagram suggests that people primarily identify with one of these nine types:

1. The Reformer – Principled, perfectionistic, and idealistic.
2. The Helper – Caring, generous, and people-pleasing.
3. The Achiever – Ambitious, adaptable, and success-oriented.
4. The Individualist – Creative, sensitive, and introspective.
5. The Investigator – Analytical, curious, and independent.
6. The Loyalist – Loyal, responsible, and security-focused.
7. The Enthusiast – Adventurous, spontaneous, and fun-loving.
8. The Challenger – Strong, assertive, and protective.
9. The Peacemaker – Easygoing, agreeable, and conflict-avoidant.

Why People Use It

The Enneagram helps individuals understand themselves and others better, leading to:
✅ Personal growth – Recognizing patterns and overcoming limitations.
✅ Better relationships – Understanding how others think and feel.
✅ Workplace improvement – Enhancing teamwork and communication.

Unlike some personality systems that focus just on behavior, the Enneagram goes deeper, exploring why people act the way they do. It is widely used in psychology, business, coaching, and personal development.

Would you like to find out which type you might be? Come to the Enneagram Type Discovery Workshop! 

Friday, February 28

6:00p-7:00p – Introduction to the Enneagram (purpose, background, and basic structure)

7:00p-9:00p – Body Triad Numbers (8, 9, 1) 

Saturday, March 1

8:00a-10:30a – First Saturday Community Breakfast

• Come enjoy breakfast anytime between 8:00a-10:30a before the workshop resumes at 11:00a (free and open to all)

11:00a-1:00p – Heart Triad Numbers (2, 3, 4)

1:00p-2:00p – Catered lunch

2:00p-4:00p – Head Triad Numbers (5, 6, 7)

4:00p-4:30p – Q&A and Next Steps

The cost for the workshop is $15/person.

You are encouraged to eat dinner before you arrive on Friday. Printed materials, catered lunch, and snacks on Friday and Saturday will be covered by Grace on Race St. Your registration fee will go towards the development of a community laundromat in Over-the-Rhine.  

Please contact Kate Smith (ksmith@hpcumc.org) if the cost of the event would be prohibitive. 

The weekend will take place at Hyde Park Community UMC’s Over-the-Rhine campus (Grace on Race St.) at 1310 Race St.,  Cincinnati, Oh 45202.

Grace on Race St. enjoys Washington Park (directly across the street) as its front lawn.

The simplest parking location is the Washington Parking underground parking garage. The 450-space, two level is a secure space for your vehicle with being staffed 24/7. 

Two vehicular entrances/exits are located on Race Street at 13th Street, and on Elm Street across from Music Hall. Automated pay stations allow you to pay for parking in any of the three elevator lobbies before returning to your vehicle.