Heart Work: An Enneagram Defence Mechanism - Intensive

Heart Work: Working with the Defence Mechanisms of the Enneagram
 
 
 

“For anyone looking to reconnect to their hearts.” 

The enneagram helps us recognize the places in our lives where we have adopted patterns for living. We call these compulsions. When we recognizing these patterns, we are able to slow down and choose a different way of meeting life. This helps us in extending kindness and compassion to those we love and to ourselves.

Our patterned way of living runs deep. So deep that we have each developed inner defenses that try to keep us enslaved to our compulsions. These defense mechanisms can look like they are trying to keep us safe, but they may also be keeping us numb to our deeper work.

The defence mechanisms of the enneagram feel like they are protecting our hearts, but are they keeping us from evolving and building resilience?

Over 10 sessions we will shine a light on those times where our unique defence patterns help us skip over our hearts. Can we see where we create inauthentic responses for the people we love? Where are we cutting ourselves off from opportunities to grow.

This study group will:

  • Help us understand how we avoid connecting with our hearts.

  • Reveal how we are taken away from exploring and expressing our feelings.

  • Help us discover fresh ways of listening to self and others.

  • Teach practices that help us cultivate new ways of engaging the world.

  • Make you look at your enneagram number in a whole new way

 
 
Enneagram Defence Mechanisms
 

 

LEADERSHIP: Dale Bially

DATES: Tuesday evenings: February 17, March 3, March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28, May 12, June 9, June 16, 2026

NOTE: This series is taught as an intensive. Classes take place every two weeks over five months to support deep work, accountability and community support.

TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Central Time

FEES: The fee for each class is $60. This can be paid by credit card by registering above or by cheque or etransfer. Fee discounts are available for those in need. Please contact Dale to find out more.

THIS IS A HYBRID GROUP:

You can attend in two ways:

  • In-Person: 47 Bronstone Blvd. Winnipeg

  • Zoom: Anyone wishing to attend from outside of Winnipeg can join through Zoom.

Limited to 8 participants

QUESTIONS:

Call Dale at (204) 229-7755

 
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Excellent sessions - I learned a lot! I really like how you have so many real life examples of all the descriptions - it helps to make the information clear and understandable.
— Charlotte Enns - Workshop Participant
 

 
We all wish to grow into sensitive people who are able to give and receive love. I have found that if I do not receive my life fully, I do not learn to be kinder and more considerate. Knowing where I trick myself is the first step to growing my Soul.
— Dale Bially - Workshop Facilitator