Why This Series Matters: What You’ll Get From Grounded Enneagram
If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating patterns you can’t name, you’re in the right place. I’m Michael Shahan, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Kansas City and an Enneagram coach and teacher. I use the Enneagram every day in therapy and coaching, and I’ve taught it for years to people all over the world.
This blog kicks off a 19‑lesson series designed to help you understand yourself with clarity and compassion. Each post pairs with a short video lesson so you can learn from home, at your pace.
19 Mini Lessons for Everyday Clarity
What you’ll learn in this series
- Centers explained in plain language: Body, Heart, and Head
- Your primary need and how it shapes decisions
- Directions of attendency: Internal, External, and Diadic patterns
- Real‑life application in family systems and relationships
- Light, fun breakdowns of common mistypes and pop‑culture examples
- A simple 3‑center meditation to re‑balance quickly
How to use this series
- Start with the Centers lessons to get the foundation.
- Identify which center you lead with most often and notice its strengths and overuses.
- Work through the Primary Needs arc to see what you protect or pursue under stress.
- Apply the Directions of Attendency to how you orient to the world.
- Practice the 3‑center meditation a few times this week. Small reps change a lot.
Tip: You don’t have to agree with everything to benefit. Stay curious and try the exercises that resonate.
Who this is for
- Therapists, coaches, and helpers wanting practical language for client work
- People who’ve taken an Enneagram test and want deeper, kinder application
- Anyone who wants less reactivity and more choice in everyday life
My promise to you
I’ll keep concepts simple, grounded in real life, and oriented toward self‑compassion. No jargon necessary. You’ll get short lessons, clear examples, and doable practices.
Watch the next lesson
Start with the foundations: Centers Explained — Body, Heart, and Head in Plain Language. It sets up everything that follows.
Want to go deeper?
Explore guided courses, workshops, and resources with me.
About Michael
Michael Shahan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Enneagram coach, and teacher. He integrates Enneagram wisdom with evidence‑based therapy to help people build honest, spacious relationships with themselves and others.