Deep Psychology

This is the Expert stage of ego development - the second of three Conventional levels, and the fifth stage of 10 overall.We can best sum it up by saying that the Expert's identity is fused with their knowledge. They define themselves via their expertise.The downside is that they can be extremely rigid and touchy in this regard. "No one can tell an Expert anything they don't know already," as Cook-Greuter puts it.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: https://www.spiritquesttours.com...

Some telltale signs of the Conformist stage: sensitivity to criticism, dependence on authority, and they champion their chosen group's values and motifs.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 16th episode, The Conformist Level of Ego Development - Part 2/2 (#162.2)

In this two-part episode, we describe the Conformist level of ego development, or Stage 3 in Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory.At this stage, we are defined by the groups we identify with. Our identity is literally fused and merged with them. Our identity has expanded from egocentrism to groupcentrism.This is both a staggering leap in consciousness and often a grave limitation.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: Sacred Journey Destinations | Egypt, Peru & Turkey ToursEgo Development Theory - full series: https...

Here we discuss why the "Conformist" Stage 3 of Ego Dev is called as such. Perhaps we could sum it up very simply by saying that at this stage we are defined by others.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 16/9 episode, The Conformist Level of Ego Development - Part 1/2 (#162.1)

Conventional levels describe the ego development of most adults in modern countries. This is the bulk of the bell curve, comprising 80% of the population.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 16/9 episode, The Conformist Level of Ego Development - Part 1/2 (#162.1)

In this two-part episode, we describe the Conformist level of ego development, or Stage 3 in Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory.At this stage, we are defined by the groups we identify with. Our identity is literally fused and merged with them. Our identity has expanded from egocentrism to groupcentrism.This is both a staggering leap in consciousness and often a grave limitation.Part 2 released Sunday 20th Sep at 9pm CET / 8pm UK / 3pm EST.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: Sacred Journey Destinations | Egypt...

At Stage 2/3 of Ego (the Opportunist), we become aware that others have their own needs and wants. As yet, we possess no real empathy or ability to cooperate, and see them as threats or competitors. Life is experienced as a jungle, a battle of wills, a zero-sum game.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 9/9 episode, Pre-conventional Stages of Ego Development by Cook-Greuter (#161)

You might be wondering why bother learning about early, preconventional ego development if most adults are long past it. Here's why.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 9/9 episode, Pre-Conventional Stages of Ego Development by Cook-Greuter (#161)

Preconventional ego development takes us from being newborns with zero identity and zero meaning-making capacity to being functional members of the society. This is a huge transformation, and constitutes the first 10-15 years of our life.This is a snippet from my episode Pre-Conventional Stages of Ego Development (#161)

We continue our series on Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory by covering the Pre-Conventional levels.These represent the base of the human being, the beginning of a self, the beginning of being able function in the world.Though they may seem primitive, it's crucial to realise these pre-egoic, pre-civilised, pre-socialised levels of the human psyche are the foundation of your mind and identity, and are still alive in you.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: Sacred Journey Destinations | Egypt, Peru & Turkey Tours...

We tend to think that higher ego development simply means being happier. Our logic is that greater self-awareness, motivations and flexibility, a more complex worldview, and a closer relationship to truth must mean that we are happier!Therefore, higher is better.Not so fast...This episode is a snippet from my Wednesday 2/9 episode, Intro to Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory (#160).

Ego development simply means how the ego (i.e. our meaning-making function) complexifies over time. As it complexifies, so do our autonomy, freedom, flexibility, self-awareness, tolerance for differences and skill in interacting with the environment.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 2/9, Intro to Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory (#160).

This month we are studying ego development as framed by Cook-Greuter, so we ought to know what the ego is. It probably isn't what you think. This is a snippet from my Wednesday 2/9, Intro to Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory (#160)

We see the world, explain things, make meaning and find coherence in predictable ways as we mentally develop. This is not a random process. This is a well-studied and understood process.We go through predictable stages of meaning making, of sense making, which are somewhat correlated with age. This is called ego development.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: Sacred Journey Destinations | Egypt, Peru & Turkey ToursNext listen: Ego Development Playlist - https://deep-psychology.com/#pod-catsPre-order The Boundless Body: https...

Beyond the personality typology system we prefer, what do they really tell us about who we are? What are the deeper lessons?This is a snippet from my Wednesday 1/9 episode, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems - Part 2/2 (#159).

Here we explore whether or not astrology is legit as a system for understanding human personality.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 26/8, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems - Part 2/2 (#159).

The Enneagram is the personality typology that has shown me the most about myself and others. Here's how.This is a snippet from my 26/8 episode, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems, Part 2/2 (#159).

In this mini-series, we’re going to look at the main personality typology systems and how to use them.Knowing your personality type helps you achieve a reliable snapshot of your personality and tendencies, boosting your self-understanding and ability to navigate others.Spirit Quest Tours: Save $500 on your next trip with discount code ROSS: Sacred Journey Destinations | Egypt, Peru & Turkey ToursNext listen: What is Psychology? (#143)All my episodes on Psychology & the Enneagram: https://deep-psychology.com/#pod-catsPre-order The Boundless Body: https://deep-psychology.com/the-boundless-body/...

Here are the keys to the Myers-Briggs system, among the most popular personality typology systems out there.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 19/8 episode, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems - Part 2/2 (#158)

The masculine describes qualities typically embodied by biological males, and the feminine describes those embodied by biological females.But anyone – regardless of biological sex or gender identification – embodies both the masculine and the feminine to a certain ratio. Think of them as two forces or poles within us. When harnessed correctly, they each bring certain capacities. When allowed to coexist and dance together, we have a much greater repertoire.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 19/8 episode, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems, Part 1/2 (#158).