Enneagrams for Writers and Other Creatives
February 9, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Guest speaker Dina Smith, a licensed mental health professional, will describe how the Enneagram can benefit writers and other creatives. She believes clarity can be empowering—and the Enneagram is the GPS that gets you there. She says the Enneagram can be a powerful tool for writers in several ways, helping them develop richer characters, deeper themes, and more authentic storytelling.
In this presentation, you will learn the Core Motivations of the 9 Enneagram basic types, as well as the process, goal, and obstacle for each Enneagram type as a writer. You might know where you are and where you want to go, but that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter roadblocks, detours, or even a need to reroute. We will also take a brief look at how each Enneagram type has paths for utilizing strengths and overcoming weaknesses as a writer. Just like a GPS maps out the most direct route to your destination, the Enneagram shows you the path to becoming your highest, truest self.
If you wish to test your Enneagram in advance of Smith’s talk, here’s a link she supplied: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test. It’s free.
Smith is a Masters Certified Addictions Professional and an Enneagram Informed Mental Health Professional. She has worked in community mental health and hospital-based settings, with a focus on addiction medicine for the past 18 years. Currently, she serves as the Director of Clinical Services at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center. She is consistently recognized for promoting understanding through using the Enneagram to enhance the personal and professional growth for individuals and teams. In her free time, Dina enjoys being part of a team that leads worship at her church and spending time with her husband and two small children.
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