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Carl Jung pioneered the principles of positive psychology. An article by Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. from Psychology Today Key points Carl Jung pioneered ideas of personal growth, strengths, meaning, and well-being. Jung's individuation process mirrors modern thinking on self-actualization and personal growth. Jung stressed meaning and purpose as crucial for mental health and well-being. Jung's idea about archetypes laid the foundation for psychology's emphasis on strength-based growth. If you've ever read anything about positive psychology, you've likely come across names like Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who hailed in the discipline in 2000. But the roots of positive psychology can be traced a lot further back, all the way to Carl Jung. Yes, the same Carl Jung often associated with the shadow, archetypes, and the unconscious . While history has overlooked his contributions, Jung was perhaps the first true pioneer of what we now call positive psychology. Let's look at his contributions to a now flourishing field. The Hidden Positive Side of the Psyche Jung was deeply passionate about understanding how individuals can grow, develop, and ultimately thrive. At a time when Freud ’s psychoanalysis dominated psychology with its strong focus on psychopathology, Jung believed that every individual has the potential for growth and fulfilment. In his work, Jung (1908) challenged the negative views of the human psyche and instead proposed that individuals possess an innate ability to move toward wholeness and well-being. He didn’t just ask, “What’s wrong with you?” He also asked, “What’s right with you?” Individuation: A Journey to Wholeness One of Jung’s most significant contributions to positive psychology is the concept of individuation. This is the process of integrating all the parts of our personality to become whole or our "true selves." Unlike concepts such as self-actualisation, which focuses on reaching a final, optimal state of functioning, Jung believed that individuation was a lifelong journey of personal growth and development. He saw it as integrating all aspects of one’s personality, the good and the bad, into a unified, authentic self. Individuation is not about becoming perfect. It's really about becoming whole by embracing that we are flawed beings with both developmental areas/weaknesses and strengths. For Jung, individuation was a pathway to true personal growth and fulfilment. These ideas mirror positive psychology’s emphasis on balancing the positive and negative and reaching one’s full potential. The Importance of Meaning Jung’s influence on positive psychology is perhaps most evident in his exploration of meaning. In Modern Man in Search of a Soul (1933), Jung suggested that many psychological problems stem from a lack of purpose and that searching for purpose was a central part of the human experience. Jung famously said, “Man can stand the most incredible hardships when he is convinced that they make sense.” This insight laid the groundwork for Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and the ideas in his book Man’s Search for Meaning . By proposing that every individual needs to connect to something larger than themselves, Jung in his later theories pushed for people to find deeper meaning and purpose as a means to achieve full individuation. In the context of positive psychology, meaning is a critical component of well-being. Research consistently shows that meaning is one of the strongest predictors of happiness , success, and resilience . Jung’s early conceptual work anticipated what we now take as common knowledge: The search for meaning isn’t a luxury but a fundamental human need. Embracing Strengths, Archetypes, and Self-Reflection Jung’s exploration of archetypes as universal, recurring symbols or themes in the human experience was ground-breaking. He believed that archetypes, such as The Hero, The Wise Old Man, or The Caregiver , represent potential paths for personal growth. The archetypal patterns provide individuals with frameworks for understanding their strengths, much like how positive psychology encourages people to identify and cultivate their strengths today. Jung argued that connecting with archetypes helps individuals unlock their inner resources, which helps them develop a greater sense of self-awareness and leads them to a more fulfilled life. His idea is echoed in modern positive psychology’s emphasis on leveraging one's strengths as a path to flourishing. Further, he also promoted self-reflection and introspection as a means of self-healing, which are both central techniques used in the majority of positive psychological interventions aimed at improving well-being. The Shadow and Positive Transformation One of the more controversial aspects of Jung’s theory at the time was his concept of the shadow: the dark parts of ourselves we hide, deny, or reject. While it might seem counterintuitive, Jung saw embracing of our shadow as a pathway to personal growth. By confronting and integrating our shadow, he argued, we can achieve a more authentic and complete version of ourselves. Although positive psychology often focuses on strengths and virtues, it doesn’t shy away from the fact that growth often comes from facing challenges and adversities. More modern approaches in positive psychology states that we need to understand, and appreciate the value of negative experiences, as these are what help push us to grow. Jung’s work reminds us that happiness and well-being aren’t about avoiding negative experiences but, rather, confronting them and valuing them for the contributions they make to our growth trajectories. In this way, Jung anticipated the modern positive psychology view of post-traumatic growth , whereby individuals grow stronger and more resilient after facing adversity. Spirituality and Transcendence Another area in which Jung’s influence shines is his exploration of spirituality and transcendence. He believed that spirituality plays a crucial role in psychological well-being. Jung’s approach wasn’t about religion per se but, rather, about connecting with something greater than oneself, which echoes the positive psychology focus on spirituality as a pathway to well-being. This aspect of transcendence and connection is a cornerstone of the positive psychology movement and a core virtue in the VIA Strengths Framework. The idea that feeling part of something bigger than ourselves can enhance our sense of purpose, meaning, and happiness is deeply rooted in Jung’s theories. Conclusion So, was Carl Jung the real father of positive psychology? The evidence is hard to ignore. While he might not have coined the term, he was undoubtedly its first true champion. He mapped out the terrain long before Seligman arrived, showing us that the path to a fulfilling life isn’t about avoiding the darkness but integrating it. References Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification . Oxford University Press. Seligman, M. E., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction (Vol. 55, No. 1, p. 5). American Psychological Association. Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being . Free Press. van Zyl, L. E., Gaffaney, J., van der Vaart, L., Dik, B. J., & Donaldson, S. I. (2024). The critiques and criticisms of positive psychology: A systematic review. The Journal of Positive Psychology , 19 (2), 206-235. I'd like to thank Prof. dr. Danie du Toit for his input on earlier drafts of this manuscript.

How do you perceive the world? In this animation video we introduce Sensing (S) and Intuition (N). We explain the two different ways of perceiving our outer and inner worlds in a visual and musical way. This animation video was produced by BAPT member, Josh Leach. Script, Animation, Voiceover and Music by Josh Leach, BAPT member Script and Production by Jerry Gilpin, BAPT Treasurer Editing by Shaun Hill

In this animation video we explore two different decision-making styles, Thinking and Feeling, and how they can be Extraverted or Introverted.

The British Association for Psychological Type (BAPT) is a non-profit, membership-led organisation based in the United Kingdom that focuses on promoting the understanding and application of personality type, particularly the psychological type model developed by Carl Jung and popularised by the best known and most trusted personality self-discovery tool - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI). Friday 13th June - In-Person Event BAPT/CfL International Conference 2025 THE POWER OF PERSONALITY: Growing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Registration open now. More Info Register Now What is BAPT? Personality. Let's Talk About It. About BAPT Every day, across the world, people strive to discover just what it is that makes them who they are - why they act, think and feel in certain ways…and why others may be different. The British Association for Psychological Type (BAPT) is a non-profit, membership-led organisation based in the United Kingdom that focuses on promoting the understanding and application of personality type, particularly the psychological type model developed by Carl Jung and popularised by the best known and most trusted personality self-discovery tool - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI). At BAPT we are fully committed to working collaboratively and engaging with other Type Associations and enthusiasts across the globe. Come Grow! Become a Whole Person Personal Growth Make a difference in your home, community and the world Relationships and Family Work and Career Live with more understanding of yourself and others Personal Growth Relationships and Family Join our community Our annual conference Learning and support from the type community Webinars An Ethical Voice for Type Our Values Ethical Accessible Inclusive Sustainable Find out more Do you share our enthusiasm for type? Join the conversation! Conferences Subscribe to our newsletter For non-BAPT members: Stay informed about our upcoming events and newly released content about psychological type available to members and non-members. First name Last name Email Sign Up Thank you for subscribing!

The British Association for Psychological Type's Annual Conference Conferences BAPT organises an annual conference open to members and non-members from around the world. Our conferences cover a wide range of topics related to personality type, including but not limited to personal growth, work and career, family and relationships. 2025 Conferences BAPT/CfL International Conference Fri 13 Jun Centre for Leadership Buy Tickets More Info More Info The recordings of the sessions from our past conferences since 2020 are available to view below or on our YouTube channel. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 BAPT 2025 Virtual Conference Trailers Play Video Play Video 02:14 Values at the Core: Types, Coaching & EQ | Vicky Jo Varner | featuring Robin Wiley | Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2025, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-... SESSION AT A GLANCE Explore the connection between psychological types and values as a foundation for emotional intelligence. This session features a reflective exercise and group discussion to uncover how typology shapes core values and strategies, offering actionable coaching insights to foster emotional resilience and alignment. ABOUT THE SPEAKER As an individuation coach, certified PCC by the International Coach Federation, Dr. Vicky Jo coaches individuals to identify and develop their natural typological strengths. She has a PhD in Depth Psychology (Jungian and Archetypal) and wrote her dissertation on typology. During this session, Vicky Jo will be assisted by Robin Wiley. Robin has over 30 years’ experience using typology within government and private organisations. He’s the past president of the Los Angeles APT Chapter and an Interstrength Certified practitioner. Play Video Play Video 03:23 BAPT 2025 Virtual Conference Overview We cordially invite you to attend our 2025 Virtual Conference on Saturday 5 April. The theme this year is The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked. 🔓 https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 🌐 Throughout the conference, we’ll explore how knowing about and applying Type and emotional intelligence (EQ) can help us navigate our work and home lives more successfully. You’ll be able to reflect on your own personal growth and relationships, and you’ll learn how to help others with inspiring insights and practical tools. 🏠🧑💻We’ll explore how knowing about and applying Type and EQ can help us navigate our work and home lives more successfully. 💞 You’ll be able to reflect on your own personal growth and relationships. 🛠️ And you’ll learn how to help others with inspiring insights and practical tools. ⏫ Ready to elevate your emotional intelligence? Explore the full conference timetable, session descriptions, and speaker bios—and secure your spot today! At: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 Play Video Play Video 01:16 Learning to Love and Live with Introverts | Sharon Lovoy | BAPT Virtual Conference | Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2024, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked. Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE This is a story of how Type saved my marriage and helped me to love and take practical steps to actively love my husband and all the introverts who grace my life. In turn, I have helped my business clients navigate their own home situations in a holistic approach to integrate Type into every aspect of their lives. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Sharon Lovoy, ENFP, has a successful consulting practice where she has introduced Type to over 100 client organizations. She is a Master Trainer in TypeCoach and is an MBTI® practitioner. She has presented at BAPT, APTi, and AusAPT conferences. She is dedicated to finding ways to integrate Type into every facet of her clients' lives. Play Video Play Video 00:48 PQ + Type = EQ | Jane Kise | BAPT 2025 Virtual Conference | Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2025, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked We invite you to join us at the conference! Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE While, as Jung posed, type is part of our nature, the framework of Positive Intelligence (PQ), developed by Shirzad Chamine, adds "nurture." In this session we will examine common saboteurs via famous historical and fictional figures, explore intercepting saboteur hijacks, and learn from coaching case studies that combine type and PQ. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Jane Kise, Ed.D., has worked with personality type for over 30 years. The author of over 25 books, she consults around the world, from Minnesota to Melbourne. Her type expertise includes leadership, teamwork, coaching, spirituality, and education. Her passion is helping leaders create environments where everyone can use their strengths. Play Video Play Video 02:02 The EI Paradox: How Can Self-Report Reveal your Blind Spots? | Roy Childs | BAPT 2025 | Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2025, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked. We invite you to learn more and join us at the conference! At: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE Emotional Intelligence involves being both self-aware and interpersonally aware. I prefer to call these Personal Intelligence and Relational Intelligence. However, most EI questionnaires rely on self-report. How can these reveal a person’s blind spots? This session will address inflated claims and remedies that deliver undervalued benefits. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr Roy Childs, Chartered Psychologist, Consultant Editor (BPS Test Reviews) Verifier (BPS RQTU Assessments); works as a facilitator, coach, trainer, researcher. His approach is highly experiential with a clear practitioner focus. He has worked with some of the best-known authors of questionnaires. Play Video Play Video 01:57 How P's and J's View Lateness | Teresa Moon | BAPT 2025 | Conference Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2024, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked We invite you to join us at the conference! Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE Punctuality (or the lack of it) impacts us all in some way, yet psychologists have failed to offer us any useful insights. However, looking at the issue through the lens of the MBTI® gives us some surprisingly helpful answers. Come and explore where you fit on the Timebending Scale, what motivates this behaviour, and what you can do to change it. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Teresa Moon is a long-time BAPT member, which has led her to a unique insight into lateness. By viewing it through the J/P function she has helped explain the problem. To her surprise, her TEDx Talk has over 65K views and her book ‘LATE! A Timebenders’ guide to why we are late and how we can change’ has received global acclaim. Play Video Play Video 02:55 Type, EI & Neurodivergence | John Hackston | BAPT 2025 | Conference Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2025, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked We invite you to join us at the conference! Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE Neurodivergent individuals, especially autistic people, may find it difficult to understand other people’s emotions, and to regulate their own. Can Type help? In an interactive session, we’ll talk about emotional intelligence, neurodivergence, and how these both relate to type, bringing in new research. ABOUT THE PRESENTER A Chartered Psychologist, John has been a MBTI® practitioner since 1997. As Director, Thought Leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company, he works to bring personality, particularly the MBTI® framework, to life, helping clients apply these insights both inside and outside work. Play Video Play Video 01:48 EQ, Type, and Well-Being & Effectiveness | Roger Pearman | BAPT 2025 | Conference Session Trailer This session will take place during our virtual conference on 5 April 2025, with the theme: The Power of Personality: EQ Unlocked We invite you to join us at the conference! Learn more and register at: https://www.personality-type.uk/bapt-virtual-conference-2025 SESSION AT A GLANCE This presentation will provide some new data on type and EQ, and various cases to illustrate the link between type, EQ, and well-being. Patterns of EQ related behaviours will be presented and small group discussions will elaborate on key insights and developmental priorities for each of the types. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr Roger R. Pearman, Managing Director, TalentTelligent, LLC, has been coaching and writing on type since the 1980s. Books include I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You, The People Skills Handbook: Action Tips to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence, Introduction to Type and Emotional Intelligence, and more. BAPT 2024 Recordings — New videos posted... Play Video Play Video 46:00 Personality Type and AI: The Future is Now // Dario Nardi // BAPT 2024 Are we ready for the AI revolution? AI aids like ChatGPT 4 can define and give ideas, generate personalized type materials and action plans, engage in coaching and profiling, analyze tons of interview data, and more. We’ll look at examples, pitfalls, and tips for best use. Dario Nardi, Ph.D. focuses on neuroscience, personality, games, and body-mind practices. His books include Neuroscience of Personality, Jung on Yoga, and many other titles. Since 2006, he has conducted hands-on EEG brain research. For more: www.RadianceHouse.com Play Video Play Video 59:22 How Can Personality Type Thrive against Prejudice? // Richard Owen's Panel Discussion // BAPT 2024 Richard Owen leads a panel discussion of British psychologists and academics, discussing the conceptual and ideological factors involved in negative prejudice against the MBTI and personality type, and what we can do about it. Play Video Play Video 54:27 Back to Basics with Personality Type Dynamics // Yvonne Nelson-Reid // BAPT 2024 Knowing your four-letter Myers-Briggs® type code is interesting and informative, but the real value comes through understanding type dynamics and development. Getting back to the basics with a review of the eight dominant processes is the focus of this presentation. Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD, is a depth psychologist and MBTI® Master Practitioner in research and development at Myers & Briggs Foundation. Yvonne oversees all development and training for the MMTIC® instrument and is the Editor for PeopleStripes®. Play Video Play Video 01:00:29 Seeing the Garden: Psychological Type & EMDR // Mina Barimany // BAPT 2024 The intersection of type and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers vast potential for improving outcomes in counselling and human development. A description of type-informed EMDR and a case study will be presented to illustrate the power of integrating this evidence-based treatment with Jung's theory. Play Video Play Video 01:09:49 A Convincing Ground: People & Communication in the Australian Referendum // Peter Geyer // BAPT 2024 This session examines the interactions between people and communication during the 2023 Australian Referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Core themes are thinking and feeling, and the conscious and unconscious – collective and otherwise. Peter will present contextual information – politics, history, culture – interpreted through these themes. Play Video Play Video 44:43 An Attitude-Based Approach to Emotional Intelligence // Jo Maddocks // BAPT 2024 Jo discusses: How EI helps us to meet our human emotional needs; The benefits of an attitude-based approach to EI; The links between an attitude-based model of EI and Type; Practical applications of core EI attitudes to Type development. Dr Jo Maddocks has over 30 years’ experience in organisational consulting, training, and research. He was the Chief Psychologist for developmental products at Talogy, co-founder of JCA (1993), and author of the Emotional Intelligence Profile (EIP). Play Video Play Video 56:38 How to play with Personality Type // Ignas Jansen // BAPT 2024 A practice-based example of how to use Type with a group of Masters students. Ignas will describe how he has introduced type for these groups within the curricula of the healthcare Masters’ courses at the University of Applied Sciences of Arnhem and Nijmegen, how they discover their best-fit and how they learn to apply type within study and at work. Dr Ignas Jansen (now retired) is a former Professor (organisation and change) Sociology at the University of Applied Sciences of Arnhem/Nijmegen (Netherlands). Play Video Play Video 01:07:40 Personality Tools of the Future // Joel Mark Witt & Antonia Dodge // BAPT 2024 Discover how to balance cutting-edge AI innovation with the irreplaceable human touch in the evolving landscape of personality typology. Joel Mark Witt and Antonia Dodge are podcasters, entrepreneurs, personal development coaches, and personality typology experts who have consulted with companies like Zappos, Oracle, Amazon, American Express, CNN, and many others. Play Video Play Video 41:47 How to Identify Best-Fit Personality Type in a Global Society // Susan Nash // BAPT 2024 Identifying best-fit type is key to apply type knowledge to self development. Cultural values and beliefs can make this process more complex. In this session, we explore how Temperament and Interaction Style might help make this process more accurate. Susan Nash is owner of EM-Power, Inc., founder of the Type Academy, and author of over 11 books, nine on Whole Type. In addition, she is a global speaker on psychological type and its applications in improving self-understanding, communication, and leadership effectiveness. Load More BAPT Conference 2023 All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:01:37 Breaking through Virtually with Type - Dario Nardi @ BAPT 2023 We look at working examples of virtual spaces for using and learning type. These include clarifying one’s type, practise at typing others (profiling), and coaching with type. We also cover the lessons learned from crafting and testing these spaces. -- Dario Nardi, Ph.D. focuses on neuroscience, personality, games, and body-mind practices. His books include Neuroscience of Personality, Jung on Yoga, and The Magic Diamond. He uses EEG for brain-imaging and created the CPA, a validated assessment of the 8 Jungian functions. Play Video Play Video 57:43 Personality Type and Vulnerability - Susan Storm @ BAPT 2023 In this session, we look at how each of the 16 personality types experiences vulnerability. We will explore situations that can unsettle each personality type and make them feel incompetent. We will look for ways to embrace vulnerability without getting overwhelmed. Susan Storm is the founder of Psychology Junkie. As an MBTI® certified practitioner and Enneagram coach, she uses the website to bring people practical and fun ways to explore their type preferences and experience more balance in their lives as a result. Play Video Play Video 45:32 Balancing Motivation & Well-being - Catherine Stothart @ BAPT 2023 Catherine explores the links between motivation and well-being, and what happens for people of each temperament when these needs get out of balance, leading to stress and dysfunction; and what works for each temperament to bring balance and well-being back to our lives. Play Video Play Video 47:33 Neurodiverse & Connected - Gareth English @ BAPT 2023 As awareness of Neurodiversity grows, what can we do to utilise our experience, insight and understanding to help all people to feel a sense of belonging in their work and beyond? Gareth is a psychologist who has been working with Type for more than 20 years. Gareth is co- founder of Type-Pro, and co-created the Type Superpowers with Angelina Bennet. He edited and contributed to The Power of Personality. Play Video Play Video 56:04 Using Type to Create a More Inclusive and Diverse World - Joyce Meng @ BAPT 2023 Understanding why people do what they do and using typology to aid this. Play Video Play Video 01:10:30 Type in Jungian Shadow Work - Max Chegwyn @ BAPT 2023 Understanding the unconscious mind and working with our shadow in order to have healthy, individuated community. Play Video Play Video 14:36 Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Nation - Steve Myers @ BAPT 2023 Looking at how typology and the transcendent function fit into Jung's general theory of opposites and how this relates to Nelson Mandela's life and work Play Video Play Video 51:24 Building Belonging by Being True to Your Values - Katherine and Elizabeth Hirsh @ BAPT 2023 This presentations explores the variety of factors that help people with different type preferences experience a sense of belonging and community, and enables us to begin to identify actions we can take to foster respect for diversity and bring our environment(s) into greater alignment with our guiding values and principles. Play Video Play Video 55:01 Typological Aspects of the Drama Triangle - Vicky Jo Varner @ BAPT 2023 The Drama Triangle maps people in conflict with the roles of persecutors, victims, and rescuers. This experiential session invites attendees to produce a creative representation of their conflict role(s), identifies remedies, and maps typological preferences to these roles. As an individuation coach, certified PCC by the International Coach Federation, Dr. Varner coaches individuals to identify and develop their natural typological strengths. She has a PhD in Depth Psychology (Jungian and Archetypal) and wrote her dissertation on typology. Load More BAPT 2022 Conference Play Video Play Video 38:05 Angelina Bennet - Inferior function, friend or foe - BAPT 2022 The inferior function is one of the most interesting aspects of our psyche. In addition to having a role in the well-known stress or 'Grip' experience, it has a variety of other roles in our every-day lives - some helpful and restorative, some restrictive and destructive. -- Dr Angelina Bennet is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and specialises in developing individuals through personality work. She also trains Type qualification courses through Type Pro Ltd. She is a past President of BAPT and the author of "The Shadows of Type". Play Video Play Video 47:41 Gareth English – Leadership through the webcam-glass – BAPT 2022 What are the strengths and pitfalls of different Types when it comes to remote leadership? The presentation discusses this and considers what practical steps leaders can take to improve their skills. Play Video Play Video 48:16 James Johnston - The Pandemic: Enabling the Introverted Orientations - BAPT 2022 A consideration of Jung's original four introverted type orientations and how the pandemic may have enhanced their value for living a newer, deeper, more spiritually and morally grounded life in the world. Play Video Play Video 59:31 Greg Huszco with Christy Hicks - Navigating Change in the Post-Pandemic World - BAPT 2022 The old adage that “The only thing constant is change,” has never been truer. The session will provide practical tips through the 7 phases of change and how one’s personality type influences efforts to deal with personal, professional, and/or organizational change. Play Video Play Video 19:27 Susan Geary and Anne Bulstrode - The Temperaments at Work in the Post-Pandemic World (1) - BAPT 2022 In this interactive session we examine how the different temperaments thrive and can overcome their struggles in the post-pandemic work world. Play Video Play Video 36:19 Susan Geary and Anne Bulstrode - The Temperaments at Work in the Post-Pandemic World - BAPT 2022 In this interactive session we examine how the different temperaments thrive and can overcome their struggles in the post-pandemic work world. Play Video Play Video 48:41 Rich Thompson and John Hackston - Personality Type and Reactions to a Pandemic - BAPT 2022 Based on research, this session will show how type relates to workplace well-being, reactions to the COVID pandemic, and the transition from traditional to remote working, together with the practical implications of these findings for type practitioners. -- Dr. Thompson is the Senior Director of Global Research at the Myers-Briggs Company. His primary responsibilities involve the revision, development, and maintenance of normal personality assessments for use in organizational training and development around the globe. Most recently, his work focused on the development of the MBTI® assessment global forms. -- John is a Chartered Psychologist with over thirty years of experience in helping clients to use psychometric tests and questionnaires. He carries out research to bring personality assessments, in particular the MBTI, to life, helping practitioners and end users apply the insights they gain both inside and outside work. Play Video Play Video 01:02:43 Dario Nardi - Brains and Type Variants around the world - BAPT 2022 We explore 4 flavors of the types: Dominant, Creative, Normalizing and Harmonizing. These are based on neuroscience, cultural psychology, and other data, and vary by career, culture and more. Knowing these helps overcome type stereotypes and bridge international differences. Play Video Play Video 57:25 Carol Shumate - A Defence Against Narcissism - BAPT 2022 Psychological projection is the central tool of narcissism: it enables one to be entirely sincere and yet utterly duplicitous. Jung’s typology can show us what we project and what others project onto us – by knowing our preferred functions, we can defend ourselves. Images and videos will guide participants in recognizing narcissism. Load More BAPT 2021 Conference Play Video Play Video 01:07:25 Richard Owen - 100 Years of Misunderstanding: Type and Academia - BAPT 2021 Richard explores some differences between type & trait views of personality, and how they contributed to widespread negativity from mainstream academic psychologists. We also consider whether misunderstandings by Jung & Myers-Briggs theory may have added to the confusion. Play Video Play Video 57:25 Mark Majors - Type Development and Psychometrics through the Years - BAPT 2021 The Psychometric history of Type from Jung to current efforts, introduced by a key developer in the field. Discussion includes progression in thinking about how to measure type (16-type, 8-process scores) and the pitfalls of measurement theory and publisher pathway errors. Play Video Play Video 01:01:53 Cindy Paris - The Four Principles of Facilitating Psychological Type - BAPT 2021 This workshop identifies four principles from Jung's theory that can be easily incorporated into your introductory workshops - with a few nuanced tweaks and techniques - to help your clients grasp the true dynamic nature and power of Type system. Play Video Play Video 01:06:02 Mina Barimany - Exploring Paradigms of Polarity in Type Theory - BAPT 2021 This session will begin with a presentation of empirical research on the various polarities embedded in Jung's theory followed by a critical inquiry of the research and discussion of results. Implications of the results on Type development will be highlighted. Play Video Play Video 49:14 Jane Kise and Ann Holm - Coaching with Nature AND Nurture - BAPT 2021 Jung proposed that our preferences for perception and judgement are innate. They're part of our nature. But we all know that people of each type show great diversity. Explore with us how Positive Intelligence, a "nurture" framework, enhances type-based coaching. Play Video Play Video 59:13 Dario Nardi - Overcoming one-sidedness - BAPT 2021 Jung’s ‘Psychological Types’ focused on the problem of one-sidedness. We will explore his words of wisdom here, look at two brain-based type facets that reflect our developmental biases, learn a daily way to assess one-sidedness, and get pointers for regaining balance. Play Video Play Video 01:00:44 Laura Virgilio - Leadership Development w EI and Personality Type - BAPT 2021 Explore how to incorporate personality type & emotional intelligence when developing leaders. Build a business case to use emotional intelligence in the workplace, see how these two tools can combine to paint a more vivid picture for yourself and others. Play Video Play Video 01:11:51 Eve Delunas - Pitfalls & Pathways to Spiritual Growth for the Four Temperaments - BAPT 2021 Your temperament is one predictor of the kinds of tricks your ego may employ to derail you from a path of spiritual growth. Come learn about the various ego thought traps associated with each temperament and what you can do to avoid becoming ensnared by them. Play Video Play Video 45:04 Jerry Gilpin & the BAPT Board - Taking Type Ethically into its Second Century - BAPT 2021 In a shared and collaborative session, Board members will offer a bit more detail on the Ethical Statement produced this year. We are sure you will want to share views on this and to make this statement come alive with examples, applications and implications. After all, all of us, both as members of BAPT and fellow practitioners from around the world, can contribute to enabling type to be better used and understood. Load More 2020 conference Play Video Play Video 54:49 BAPT 2020 - John Hackston - Does Using the MBTI® really make a difference? Some see type practitioners as charlatans, but I, and the practitioners that I talk to, genuinely believe type can make a difference. In this session, participants will explore and apply the evidence, and access tools to build their own evidence bank. Play Video Play Video 53:42 BAPT 2020 - Jane Kise and Ann Holm - The Pitfalls and Promises of Typing from Afar Typing American presidents--Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. Inspired by the book - The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin The book includes enough information, including their own writings, not just what others said about them or what they said in public, to hypothesize well about their types. There's more soap opera drama than Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones combined in the lives of these two. We’ve been discussing their potential types for nearly a year and believe us, there’s plenty of room for varying hypotheses. Our true goal for the session, though, is to build our community’s skills so we can influence all the mis-typing that’s on the internet and promote positive and constructive use of the framework we find so beneficial. Play Video Play Video 57:39 BAPT 2020 - Markey Read - Dynamic Problem Solving with 8 Essential questions I will introduce the Decision-Making wheel a much needed update on the Z pattern, a practical and accessible tool for use with a general population. Play Video Play Video 01:01:07 BAPT 2020 - Susan Nash – Flawless Facilitation: Techniques for training All Types Too often as experts in type knowledge, it seems we might fail to position the benefits of type accurately when running group workshops. This session will include a balance of how to make Active Learning relevant for all types as well as how we can use knowledge of type in adapting our style as a facilitator. Play Video Play Video 03:13:55 BAPT 2020 - Dario Nardi - Priming the Alchemy of Opposites PCW Dario Nardi introduces the concepts behind his Magic Diamond, in this pre-conference workshop.

< Back Viv Kelly Membership Secretary ENFP BAPT.membership@personality-type.uk Throughout Viv's career she has been interested in psychology. She developed an interest in psychological type about 20 years ago and qualified in MBTI Step 1, which she used initially to deepen her own self knowledge of what she stood for and her inner drives. Shortly after qualifying, Viv discovered Susan Nash and had the privilege of completing a train the trainer programme in Temperament and Interaction Styles with Sue. She became a founder member of Sue's Type Academy which centred around the exploration and deepening of type knowledge and the practical application of type. After this, surrounded by experts and full of curiosity, Viv was hooked and has continued to strive to find ways to deepen her knowledge of psychological type ever since. Viv also has a keen interest in coaching, mentoring and leadership. Viv holds an MA in Leadership and has a diverse background as a business leader. She increasingly found herself attracted to roles where change leadership was needed where her qualifications and knowledge of type and coaching could really help her to help people navigate through change, bridge relationships/conflict, deepen understanding of team dynamics and help people to fulfil their potential. Viv has been a member of the Board of BAPT and our Membership Secretary since April 2022. The majority of Viv's spare time is spent looking after her two horses but she also enjoys travelling and going to the theatre / live music whenever she can.