The Caregiver's Enneagram: Caring for friends, family, spouses and elderly parents - Paperback

by Holly Whittelsey Whiteside (Author), Herb Pearce (Author)

If you've had to take care of a parent, sibling, family member or friend, this is the book for you. The Caregiver's Enneagram references how personality differences can be understood and bridged in ways that increase better communication and relationship building. The tool that is used is the Enneagram, a personality system that describes nine ways of perceiving life, with plenty of personal growth tips on how to develop type strengths in yourself outside your familiar frame. We'll look at every combination of relationship dynamics (there are forty five basic ones) and give practical coaching tips on how to enhance your relationships with any type in a caregiving context and how to build an effective caregiving team. Many real life stories are presented.

Author Biography

Herb Pearce is an Enneagram expert, having taught over 2000 Enneagram workshops in the last 25 years. He uses the Enneagram in his counseling work in person or by phone with individuals, couples and families to improve communication in relationships. He works with organizations using the Enneagram to improve communication in teambuilding. He is the author of Enneagram Basics, Enneagram Beyond the Basics, Herb's Tips for Living and Lessons from the River. www.herbpearce.com, 781 648 3737, herb@herbpearce.com