Hello and Welcome to All of You
Men Who Explore Character in Community
Expand your views of yourself, and connect with a learning community of other men.
It's that good and it's that simple.
Men Who Explore Character in Community
Expand your views of yourself, and connect with a learning community of other men.
It's that good and it's that simple.
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Dale Rhodes, M.S., M.A. is a professional mentor and guide with a private practice focusing on The Enneagram since 1998. For over 20 years, he has facilitated interdisciplinary experiences for a vibrant community of people exploring The 9 Points of View together. His recently popular online courses for men to learn about their best selves through Literature, Film and The 9 Types bring him and his ongoing students great benefit. Bringing men from all walks of life together in community for depth work is his current professional focus and personal passion. He is fortunate to have always had solid male mentors and friends who help him stay afloat through life. Join him exploring understanding and support for other men.
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Men and Character Today:
Exploring Our Common Themes in Film
4 Saturday Morns: Sept 22, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6
9:00am-11:30am Pacific 14 Men Participating: THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL
Themes for The Man Who Values Certainty and Loyalty
Film: Mud (2019): discuss at October 11 Session
Themes for The Man Who Values Relationships and Being Effective
Film: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006): discuss at November 8 Session
Themes for The Man Who Values Action and Effect
Film: The Holdovers (2024): discuss at December 6 Session
Explore and experience how all types of men have unique ways of being that we can all embody to be our own best man, to be more fully hu-man and alive. Expand your community of friends who talk type, character development, meaning and modern masculinity.
Deep learning and change happens over time and in continuous community. So, guys... Watch a film at home, and get together once a month with this group of friends to explore it. Have a more connected life outside of your work and your home. Just hit enter, and join us. Like many others: You'll be that glad you did.
Exploring Our Common Themes in Film
4 Saturday Morns: Sept 22, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6
9:00am-11:30am Pacific 14 Men Participating: THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL
- Introductions, Overview of The Enneagram & 9 Types of Men Sept 22nd
- Thereafter, we will discuss one film each month and explore how we relate to the broader themes in each the film’s male characters, who may exemplify The Values in the Enneagram Centers
Themes for The Man Who Values Certainty and Loyalty
Film: Mud (2019): discuss at October 11 Session
Themes for The Man Who Values Relationships and Being Effective
Film: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006): discuss at November 8 Session
Themes for The Man Who Values Action and Effect
Film: The Holdovers (2024): discuss at December 6 Session
Explore and experience how all types of men have unique ways of being that we can all embody to be our own best man, to be more fully hu-man and alive. Expand your community of friends who talk type, character development, meaning and modern masculinity.
Deep learning and change happens over time and in continuous community. So, guys... Watch a film at home, and get together once a month with this group of friends to explore it. Have a more connected life outside of your work and your home. Just hit enter, and join us. Like many others: You'll be that glad you did.
We can find benefit in being in right measure with our own type's core value and with the values of other healthy men. In learning them all, we might just find our way to being Our Own Best Man...
In integrity and good humor, like Type 1 Idealists
Resourceful and humble, like Type 2 Connectors
Effective and truthful, like Type 3 Performers
Sensitive to all and authentic, like Type 4 Romantics
Wise in experience and accessible, like Type 5 Observers
Consciously loyal and courageous, like Type 6 Loyalists
Accepting, patient and expansive, like Type 7 Epicures
Vulnerable, strong and magnanimous, like Type 8 Protectors
Empathic, reflective and effective, like Type 9 Mediators
In integrity and good humor, like Type 1 Idealists
Resourceful and humble, like Type 2 Connectors
Effective and truthful, like Type 3 Performers
Sensitive to all and authentic, like Type 4 Romantics
Wise in experience and accessible, like Type 5 Observers
Consciously loyal and courageous, like Type 6 Loyalists
Accepting, patient and expansive, like Type 7 Epicures
Vulnerable, strong and magnanimous, like Type 8 Protectors
Empathic, reflective and effective, like Type 9 Mediators
No you don't need to know The Enneagram to enjoy this community course. We're only using it as a map to explore "What do these character arcs-- the challenges and values of these men-- have to teach us about being fully ourselves as men today?" You arrive in our sessions having watched the film and having read a short sheet about the character and a related ennea-type. Then you're ready to explore this man's character and values in yourself and amongst the others. We'll hear from them in the group, and we'll hear from you. That's it.
No major experience or other preparation is needed. Most men who have registered for these programs are familiar with their own type and with the general concepts in the system, but it is not required. I recommend the resources at this site's online bibliography if you want to learn more in advance. Meanwhile, plan on solid presentations and facilitated discussions exploring all our ways of being men today. Bring a friend, brother, son or partner with you. Adult men of all ages and walks of life are welcome.
That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings,
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
I enjoyed the use of the enneagram as a reference and expanding my knowledge of it to gain a vocab and insights and all that... but being in the group of men and getting to know them over time was also enjoyable. The more exposure I had to them while looking through the lens of the enneagram I had a better sense of who they really were and could connect deeper after just having met them. (Jack, 9)
I appreciated the broad overview of the Enneagram types and the opportunity to hear everyone's personal experience and how it related to his type. Since the concepts were relatively new to me, it was a good primer. I also felt the teaching team created a courageous space for participants to stretch themselves and practice vulnerability. (Glenn, 7)
Seeing all the different faces and being surprised when those individuals spoke with self-reflection, with ideas for their future work, and a respect for others in the group. It also taught me that my assumptions and profiling can be more inaccurate than I thought and reinforces my work in trusting that my scanning of the environment as a SelfPres Type Six is not always accurate, and that inaccuracy applies to more areas than I may think. (Kirk, 6)
I enjoyed most: “Being" with like minded Men who are open to deep personal growth work; and finding myself in a relational community of men that created positive energy, space for psychological safety, vulnerability which created openness, trust, respect, courage, non-judgement, empathy, willingness to show up and be seen despite uncertain outcomes. To listen and acknowledge the rich, power of "Story" from each man, including of myself. (Will, 2)
I am glad to be part of your community. I am really enjoying and benefiting from the time. I appreciate your wisdom, insight and unique lens on to each of the Types. As a lifelong student of how archetypes are and have been represented in the arts, I find your knowledge and contributions to be fantastic! Thanks. (David Widup, 4)
I appreciated the broad overview of the Enneagram types and the opportunity to hear everyone's personal experience and how it related to his type. Since the concepts were relatively new to me, it was a good primer. I also felt the teaching team created a courageous space for participants to stretch themselves and practice vulnerability. (Glenn, 7)
Seeing all the different faces and being surprised when those individuals spoke with self-reflection, with ideas for their future work, and a respect for others in the group. It also taught me that my assumptions and profiling can be more inaccurate than I thought and reinforces my work in trusting that my scanning of the environment as a SelfPres Type Six is not always accurate, and that inaccuracy applies to more areas than I may think. (Kirk, 6)
I enjoyed most: “Being" with like minded Men who are open to deep personal growth work; and finding myself in a relational community of men that created positive energy, space for psychological safety, vulnerability which created openness, trust, respect, courage, non-judgement, empathy, willingness to show up and be seen despite uncertain outcomes. To listen and acknowledge the rich, power of "Story" from each man, including of myself. (Will, 2)
I am glad to be part of your community. I am really enjoying and benefiting from the time. I appreciate your wisdom, insight and unique lens on to each of the Types. As a lifelong student of how archetypes are and have been represented in the arts, I find your knowledge and contributions to be fantastic! Thanks. (David Widup, 4)