The Enneagram Cards

The Enneagram Cards (TEC) are a kinesthetic, intuitive, and interactive way to learn and apply the Enneagram. They are an exciting new way to deepen your knowledge of the nine types in your daily life as well as to introduce the Enneagram to clients and groups. There are 90 Cards in the full-color set, and they are approximately 3x5 inches in size.

On one side of each of The Enneagram Cards is one of the 90 Key Words, 10 for each type. The Key Words have been field tested and carefully chosen to present a balanced spread among the Levels of Development for each type and to account for other factors operating within the type.

On the reverse side is the authors' illuminating definition which indicates various dimensions of the meaning of the Key Word. Reflecting on the Key Word definition is a concrete way to accelerate self-awareness and the practice of self-observation, one of the primary uses of the Enneagram. The Key Word definition can be used for personal growth, relationships, coaching, counseling, and therapy, making The Enneagram Cards a versatile new tool for a wide variety of personal and professional settings.

Following the definition is a sample sentence that illustrates the Key Word in a natural context. Finally, there is a quotation from one of the five best-selling Riso-Hudson Enneagram books (with page reference) to indicate where you can find more about the Key Word concept and related information.

All 90 of the Key Word definitions are loaded with meaning and can serve as a springboard for observation, discussion, 360 degree feedback, team building, executive coaching, and mentoring. The Enneagram Cards are also a great deal of fun to work with and are sure to become a source of creative new insights into yourself and others who are important in your life.

The Enneagram Cards also includes a 25-page color Instruction Booklet that gives guidelines for using the Cards alone, through an Administrator, or in groups, as well as specifying 10 different ways to "sort" (display) the Cards in a variety of individual and group settings. The Instruction Booklet also contains thumbnail sketches of all nine types, a Color Key to the Cards, and background information. Included are the following Sorts for:

Self-Identification
Identifying Someone Else’s Type
Tapping the Unconscious
Warming Up the Client
Least-Like (Shadow)
Administrator-Run Typing
Central Self-Image
Circle Discussion
How We See Each Other
360 Degree Feedback