Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

 

mbti logoMichele Lucas, LCSW, BCD
Certified To Administer & Interpret
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
By Type Resources, Inc.

“First, Build Rapport…it is difficult to have a positive impact on others without
first sensing how they feel and understanding their position.”
…Daniel Goleman, Author, Working With Emotional Intelligence

Michele uses the MBTI with individuals, couples, families and organizations to foster greater
understanding of the role personality preferences play in how we relate to ourselves and to
each other.  The MBTI helps us establish a “better fit” with important others in our life, even those
who are a particular challenge. Carl Jung, M.D., founder of the theory behind the MBTI, asks
that we remember, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”

The MBTI is a powerful tool for recognizing the influence of personality preferences on
our perception, decision making and behavior. It is a self-validated instrument that indicates
personality preferences in four critical areas;

  • where we focus our energy;

  • how we gather and process information;

  • what criteria we consider when making decisions;

  • how we relate to others and interface with the world in our daily lives.

The MBTI is a solid foundation from which to explore the world of personality and its influence on us. It is quick to administer, cost efficient and user-friendly; has been in use for more than 50 years; is based on extensive research and refinement; has been taken by over 12 million people worldwide; and is translated into over 30 languages

The MBTI can substantially improve your relationships and your ability to relate effectively with others.

Benefits for Individuals…

  • Understand how personality styles help and hinder how you relate.

  • Appreciate common differences among people.

  • Fine tune your style of resolving conflict, and learn how to work with people whose style is different from yours.

  • Identify what pushes your buttons and avoid the “I’m losing it” reaction.

  • Discover your innate learning style and increase your successes.

  • Discover and support your passion and spirituality, especially during times of change.

Benefits for Couples…

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an
encounter with another human being.

We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle that inner spirit.”

…Albert Schweitzer

  • Discover how attraction, expectation and satisfaction are influenced by personality preferences.

  • Identify areas of hidden strengths and diffuse power struggles.

  • Learn how personality types communicate differently and how to speak the other’s language.

  • Understand how differing styles define problems, make decisions and resolve conflict.

  • Recognize and support the needs and vulnerabilities of differing personality types.

Benefits for Parents…

  • Identify your parent personality type.

  • Adapt your parenting style to your child’s innate personality style as you nurture, communicate and guide.

  • Understand how to relate to your children in more meaningful and effective ways.

  • Understand what’s behind common clashes with your child, and how to put a positive spin on them.

  • Discover what stresses your parent personality type and how to regain your balance.

Benefits for Groups and Organizations…

  • Increase productivity

  • Improve morale

  • Cultivate differing management styles

  • Promote cooperation and teamwork

  • Bring out the best in your people

  • Facilitate conflict resolution

  • Recognize and value differing personality styles and abilities

  • Create rapport with clients, the public, the consumer

  • Communicate more effectively

Widely used by:

  • Schools

  • Family and Small Businesses

  • Organizations

  • Boards and Committees

If you would like more information about the MBTI and how it can help you, please contact Michele at 203-852-9874 or e-mail at therapydoeswork@yahoo.com.