Testimonials/References

1.  “Beyond the complexities of the mind resides the simplicity and beauty of the heart. Rosemary Hurwitz holds a deep and sophisticated understanding of the Enneagram and it’s personality types. She has a poetic way of interweaving this complex psychological system into practical ways for living a meaningful and purposeful life. I highly recommend her services to anyone searching to discover their truth.”

- Dr. Darren Weissman

Developer of The LifeLine Technique and Author of The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude

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2.  ”Rosemary is a gifted teacher of the Enneagram.  Her gift is her gentle and kind heart that allows one to look upon all parts of the self with compassion and deep insight.  I can’t think of a better guide for taking the Enneagram journey to self understanding.”

Susan Wisehart, Author of Soul Visioning

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3.  ”I have known Rosemary Hurwitz for several years and have always been impressed by her skills as a presenter.  I am especially grateful to have had the opportunity of having her administer , and evaluate an Enneagram profile for me.  I found this a wonderful tool for increasing self-awareness and for developing greater compassion for others as we understand the personality matrix out of which we ourselves and others are operating.

I do frequent workshops and am delighted that Rosemary agreed to do one with me next weekend.  It will beon the topic of creating a spiritual path and Rosemary will be leading several sessions relating to her Enneagram work.

Rosemary is talented, dedicated, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable both in the Enneagram, and other aspects of adult spiritual education.   I recommend her without hesitation or qualification.”

Dr. Ron Miller,  Chair of the Religion Dept. at Lake Forest College, Co-Founder of Common Ground Center; Author of Wisdom of the Carpenter,  Healing The Jewish-Christian Rift, and  several others

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4.  ”For several years we have been a presenting couple in a marriage preparation program patterned after the Marriage Encounter program.  The Discovery program is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago for engaged couples.  Last March, Rosemary conducted an Enneagram in-service for a few veteran presenting couples.

Rosemary gave an overview of the Enneagram and WEPSS system, drawing specific examples from our personal profiles.  In a 90 minute session, she did an excellent job of describing the significance of this tool in general and our personal profiles in particular.

Rosemary not only provided an overview of each type, but also captured in her examples how the dynamics of each might play out in everyday life.  It was particularly helpful as a couple to see how and when our different styles may help or hinder our interactions.

We were impressed by Rosemary’s enthusiasm and passion for the topic.  In her unique and animated style, she demonstrated why the Enneagram is such a useful tool for self understanding and awareness.  Rosemary’s ability to connect the mundane and the spiritual and her willingness to offer personal examples make her an excellent teacher.”

Sincerely,

Dan and Carol Doody

Oak Park, IL

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5.  ”My Name is Regina Cyvas and I am an incoming senior at Lake Forest College.  I met Rosemary at a Retreat that I was invited to by a Religion Professor on campus about three years ago.  I had some experience with the Enneagram in high school so I was interested to learn more.  I was very captivated by the ancient Enneagram and Rosemary’s level of expertise and wisdom.

The knowledge Rosemary has passed on, has helped me not only reflect upon myself, but has made me more aware of and has helped me to improve my relationships with the people closest to me.

I was so interested in the Enneagram and very excited about the knowledge that I gained from Rosemary, that I asked her to lead a similar retreat at Lake Forest College.  I was thrilled that she was so enthusiastic to work with a group of college students!  The Retreat was a major success-over 20 students gathered for reflection, introspection, discussion, and “the work” of our type.  The following year we decided to make it an annual event, and are now planning our 4th Retreat which will take place in November 2009.  The Enneagam has been such a powerful tool for college students, as we are searching to find ourselves in the “big scary world.”  It has truly been beneficial for me, and many of my peers as well.  Feel free to connect with me at [email protected] if you would like any further information about my experiences with Rosemary!”

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6.  -I was first introduced to Rosemary when I attended a lecture of hers in the city.  I have studied the Enneagram on my own through books, but was drawn to Rosemary’s ability to make the Enneagram and its uses more immediate and understandable.

Right after the lecture, I asked her to work with me (a six) and my mother (a three) over a period of several days, both to confirm our type and to help understand our personal challenges and our key relationships.  We both completed the assessment and received a written explanation of our personality type.

At our sessions, we both found Rosemary to be, of course, completely fluent in all nine of the Enneagram types, and also warm, compassionate, and open.

My mom is a pretty healthy three, but she and Rosemary talked about areas where she can continue to grow.  I am a mother of young children, and we focused much more on my key relationships – with my spouse, children, and friends.  Rosemary drew out experiences of mine and used them to explore new ways of relating to others.  She gave me so many ideas to think about and practice.  I think about the work we did together every day.  I am more aware of why I do and say things.  It helps me think about what I need to work on (e.g., get out of my head, consider what’s the best that could happen), and helps me give myself a break once in a while.

I have asked Rosemary to come back into the city this fall to lead a series of workshops for my friends.  I have invited about 20 women, most with small children, to complete the WEPSS assessment.  The first workshop will review the nine types, and the second will focus on primary relationships.

I have become more and more convinced that the Enneagram is a very useful tool for understanding and accepting yourself and others.  Like many things, it is difficult to grasp on your own.  Rosemary is a wonderful teacher and coach – I’m glad I found her.

Amy Ross

Chicago, IL

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7. I TRULY enjoyed taking the enneagram with Rosemary. The process was fun and insightful.  The enneagram allowed me to understand where my strengths and challenges lie, and also to have a better understanding of my  close relationships, as well as the people around me.

It is clear that Rosemary has a passion for this tool and for leading people through the process of deeper self-discovery.  She was a wonderful guide for me as we discussed my enneagram results and how they apply to my life.  Her “reading” through the entire enneagram consult brought many things to light and gave me alot to think about and work on.

Sharon Bertrand

Deerfield, IL

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8. I am an employer of 120 people.  Recently, Rosemary Hurwitz made an excellent presentation on The Enneagram for personal and professional growth, and  gave the workshop to several interested employees within our operation.   From a curiosity standpoint, I attended the seminar.  I walked in a skeptic, and ended, a believer.  The presentation was fascinating, informative, and to my wonderment, accurate.  I personally recommend to other corporate entities that they entertain “this spirit-driven living that will define individuals within their own Enneagrams.”  There are more people within our organization that look forward to their personal reading and we will do this again.

Thank you,

David Marks

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