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Kevin Kell Jung meets Frankl: Individuation and the Making of Meaning C. G. Jung recognized that the process of individuation was not only the result of isolated introspection but came from a rich meeting of the individual with the needs of the surrounding world. Viktor Frankl wrote that meaning arises from how an individual chooses to uniquely meet the demands of each moment. We can explore and amplify Victor Frankl’s work on meaning through Jung’s model of typological preferences. Through personality type, we gain greater insights into how to deal with issues such as hopelessness, nihilism, meaninglessness, and despair. In our world, we face suffering, and Frankl’s work suggests that cultivating a robust sense of meaning in our lives facilitates our resilience and generates the determination we need to make necessary changes. In addition to a theoretical discussion, participants will explore tools and exercises for applying type and meaning to their personal issues and community problems. Breakout groups and individual reflection exercises will give participants the opportunity to learn through dialogue and direct personal experiences. We live in a world filled with political divisiveness, and many of us are working to overcome difficulties within our personal lives. Integrating a depth psychological typology and Frankl’s will to meaning offers greater insights and encouragement along our path of individuation. Kevin Kell is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical director at The Center for Change & Healing in greater Chicago. He holds a bachelors degree from Lewis & Clark College, masters degree from Loyola University Chicago, and MA and PhD in Jungian and Archetypal Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Kevin's psychodynamic therapy approach emphasizes typology, working with clients' preferences to transform challenges into strengths while de-pathologizing rejected aspects of their type. An ENFP, Kevin enjoys leatherworking, crafting Native American hide drums, performing as a classical bass vocalist in operas, studying Russian, and leading drum circles throughout Chicago REGISTER NOW

At The British Association for Psychological Type (BAPT), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by BAPT and how we use it. Privacy Policy At The British Association for Psychological Type (BAPT), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by BAPT and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us . General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) We are a Data Controller of your information. BAPT's legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information: BAPT needs to set out its terms and conditions with you. You have given BAPT permission to do so. 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The British Association for Psychological Type's Values. An Ethical Voice for Type. An Ethical Voice for Type BAPT is an independent voice for psychological type. There are a lot of commercial providers of type models out there, but we are a group of people who use type for our own development and support coaches and other practitioners who use type. It matters to us how type is used. It matters to us that we operate according to our four core values, and we have developed a simple reminder of good practice for practitioners in type. Inclusive BAPT aims to be a safe space for everyone to explore the ideas and application of psychological type together. No psychological model is perfect, but we think that Jung was on to something. And we want to enable the different voices to be heard. While we began life as a user-group for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) we recognise that there are now many high quality type instruments and sites out there, and we want to include the enable the different users of all of them. Accessible We are a not-for-profit organisation, but we want to be accessible to all, whether you’re a professional user of type or someone who’s realised how brilliant this model is for understanding yourself an other people. So we think membership offers amazing value right now, and we are developing new models of membership to make sure everyone can access what we have to share in an appropriate way. Sustainable We’ve been around since 1989, thanks to the energy and commitment of a pretty small band of enthusiastic people. We want to be here long term and to use our resources wisely so we can keep serving the type community in the UK and continue to work in partnership with type associations globally. We are committed to being as collaborative as possible, so that you too, can contribute to the future of type. Ethical Type is a great model. But it can be badly used. Human beings like to use difference as a way of beating one another up; but we stand clearly for an ethical use of type which is founded on three principles: Focus on the Person - you are the expert on yourself: type is a way that can help you unlock that expertise. It’s there to serve you, not to manage you or box you in. Use the Language of Preference - although type uses polarity language, no one is (say) either an extravert or an introvert; no one is a ‘senser’ or an ‘intuitive’. We’re always both - but we all tend to have a preference of one over the other. This gives us a starting point for development, not a definition to trap us or categorise others. Put Type into Practice - as users or practitioners, we need to live by the highest standards, which means being prepared to change and develop ourselves, not just using type as another way of judging others or providing excuses for our own weaknesses. Our full ethical statement Download

Discovering your personality type involves 'self-reflection', introspection, and sometimes using one or more different personality assessment tools to find out which ones help you to best understand your personality type. While no approach is foolproof, the following steps can help you gain insights into your personality type. Discovering your Personality Type There are a lot of resources online and in books to help you discover your personality type. Remember that any personality type questionnaire is only one data point. How you respond to the questions is influenced by many things, including your upbringing, education, experiences, how you feel on the day, so it is important to have a full debrief with a qualified type practitioner. You should receive a feedback report and an opportunity to explore your report in-depth with a type practitioner. Discovering your personality type involves 'self-reflection', introspection, and sometimes using one or more different personality assessment tools to find out which ones help you to best understand your personality type. While no approach is foolproof, the following steps can help you gain insights into your personality type. Self-reflection Start by taking time to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and preferences in various situations. Consider your natural tendencies and inclinations, as well as how you respond to challenges, social interactions, and decision-making. What is Personality? Familiarise yourself with different personality theories and frameworks. BAPT focuses on the Jungian psychological type theory. Understand the basic concepts behind each theory to see which one resonates with you. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Our preferred personality assessment is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. When you take the official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument, you know you are getting a scientifically validated and reliable instrument with over 70 years of research behind it. Professionals who are certified to administer the MBTI instrument are committed to using it ethically, which includes protecting your confidentiality, showing you how to verify your personality type, giving one-to-one interactive feedback, and presenting all types as valuable. Understanding your personality type Online personality assessment tools can provide a starting point for understanding your personality type. However, keep in mind that these tools are not definitive and should be taken as a general indication. 01 Read Descriptions: Explore detailed descriptions of the personality types associated with the theories you're interested in. Read about the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and typical behaviours of each type. See which descriptions align with your self-perceptions. 02 Be Open to Change: Remember, the way we use and express our natural preferences, may evolve and change over time. Be open to the idea that your personality will develop as you gain new experiences and insights. 03 Seek Professional Guidance: If you're deeply interested in understanding your personality type or if you're seeking guidance for personal growth, consider consulting a type practitioner. They can provide more in-depth assessments and interpretations based on your individual context. We have a register of type practitioners who can help you to discover your personality type. 04 Don't Overanalyse: While self-discovery is important, avoid overanalysing every aspect of your personality. Strive for a balanced and nuanced understanding without getting caught up in self-judgment. 05 Embrace Complexity: Remember that individuals are multifaceted and complex. While personality theories provide valuable insights, they can't capture the entirety of your uniqueness. 06 Ultimately, discovering your personality type is a journey of self-exploration and self-awareness. It's about gaining insights into your strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and motivations, which can contribute to personal growth and improved understanding of yourself and others. Here Are Some Starting Points

The British Association for Psychological Type Annual Conference will take place online in April 2025 and in person in June 2025. We are actively seeking speakers to present to our friendly and inquiring audience. Find out more... Call for Speaking Proposals BAPT International Type Conference: Unlocking Human Potential Interactions, Innovations, Transformations 25-26 September 2026 | Oxfordshire, England Submit a Proposal Unlocking Human Potential We invite experienced personality type practitioners to share their expertise at this gathering of global professionals. Whatever instrument, tool, resource or assessment you use, we want to hear from you. Join no more than 100 enthusiastic colleagues from around the world at the Milton Hill House Hotel, set within 20 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, 14 miles from Oxford. Why should you present at BAPT 2026? We would like to create a vibrant community where your insights spark breakthrough thinking, and your experiences inspire others to transform their practice. This is your opportunity to contribute to the thought leadership that shapes our field's future. You'll connect with kindred spirits who share your passion for unlocking human potential. You are invited to: Share your expertise Gain visibility within the global Type community Enjoy networking opportunities with leading practitioners Presenters will also receive free registration to the conference. Please be advised: travel and accommodation costs will be at the presenter's expense. We thank you for your interest and generous support to make this conference a success. We are seeking dynamic presentations relating to three themed strands. The following may give you some ideas that spark your creativity: INTERACTIONS - How do we master type-aware communication and dialogue techniques? What breakthrough approaches help us navigate difficult conversations and transform relationships? Share your innovations in cross-cultural Type applications and relationship transformation. INNOVATIONS - Where is creative problem-solving through cognitive diversity taking us next? We're eager to hear about your breakthrough applications in leadership development, emerging research findings, and cutting-edge methodologies. TRANSFORMATIONS - What have you discovered about personal and organisational change through type awareness? What are your insights on building resilience, authentic growth, and advanced techniques using psychological type? Share your experiences with type development across the lifespan and in diverse contexts. What makes a compelling submission? We're drawn to practical applications that delegates can implement immediately, compelling case studies that demonstrate real-world interventions, and research insights that advance our understanding. Interactive formats that engage and inspire are especially welcome, along with international perspectives that broaden our collective wisdom. Presentation Formats: 60-minute keynotes (selected from all proposals) 75-minute and 90-minute breakout sessions Your Submission Should Include: Brief biography (360 characters) Session title and which strand(s) it aligns with Key Learning Outcomes Expanded Session Description (1500 characters) How you'll make it interactive Key Dates: Submission deadline: 15 January 2026 Notification of acceptance: By 31 January 2026 Ready to be part of something special? This conference welcomes experienced practitioners from all sectors - corporate, coaching, consulting, research, academia, voluntary organisations, faith communities, and beyond. If personality type enriches your work or calling, we want to hear your voice. Questions? Contact Sue Blair at BAPT.events@personality-type.uk Oxford 2026 - Proposal Application First name* Last name* Type Preferences* Country of Residence* Email* Phone* Please upload your photograph* Upload File Presenter Biography Please prepare a brief biography. (Max 360 characters)* Type-Related Qualifications (Max 300 characters)* Presentation Overview Presentation Title (Max 100 characters)* Presentation Summary. (Max 350 characters, for the conference brochure.)* Expanded Session Description (Max 1500 characters)* Key Learning Outcomes (Max 350 characters)* Please briefly describe how your session embodies the conference theme of "Unlocking Human Potential"? (Max 350 characters)* Which of our 3 conference strands does your presentation relate to? You may select more than one option.* Unlocking Interactions Unlocking Innovations Unlocking Transformations Please briefly describe how your session will be engaging and/or interactive. (Max 350 characters)* The breakout sessions will be either 75 or 90 minutes long. Please indicate if you have a preference.* 75 minutes 90 minutes No preference What level/s is this session aimed at? You may select more than one option.* Beginner Intermediate Advanced Submit

Discover the annual BAPT Conference, a global event spotlighting personality types. Join us! Explore bapt conference details now. Conference Recordings 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. 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 Nathan Wong Social Engagement and Co-opted Board Member INFP BAPT.social@personality-type.uk Nathan is a psychology and business graduate. His combined skills in event management, marketing, and IT, along with his cognitive function analyses, have been a huge asset to the board. He is passionate about supporting other-and-self-awareness and universally connected empathy.

Jerry Gilpin & Josh Leach Bringing Type to Life: A Creator's Vision How can abstract psychological concepts be transformed into engaging visual narratives that we can all use? This series of videos might just be the resource you need to help you explain type to others in a creative and genuinely enjoyable way. In this 90-minute conversation, interspersed with discussion and Q&A, Josh Leach and Jerry Gilpin will explain how they created these beautifully crafted videos that make personality theory inspiring to watch. We'll talk about the creative process and the "aha!" moments along the way, and you’ll have a chance to view and react to the latest instalment on the J-P dichotomy. This is your chance to hear some behind-the-scenes stories and discover how these videos make personality type visible. Jerry Gilpin is a coach and coaching supervisor who has been using type professionally for almost 20 years, and the current President of BAPT. An English Literature graduate, he’s always had a keen interest in the arts and creativity. Josh Leach is a type enthusiast (INFP) artist-animator and recent author of the ADHD Survival Kit (as seen on TikTok). Before discovering BAPT he trained in conversational profiling on Personality Hacker’s profiler training 101. REGISTER NOW

Chances are you came to our website because you’ve taken or are interested in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator another psychological or personality type instrument. So what is the MBTI? The Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Chances are you came to our website because you’ve taken or are interested in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® another psychological or personality type instrument. So what is the MBTI? The MBTI system is an indication (not a proof) of your likely psychological or p ersonality type . The MBTI instrument designed to help you identify your natural type preferences. The MBTI uses instrument items and scales to identify your preferred ways of perceiving (Sensing or Intuition), judging (Thinking or Feeling) and acquiring and using energy (Extraversion or Introversion). Myers and Briggs added a fourth pair of opposites, which they called Judging and Perceiving, identified as orientations towards the outside world. These four pairs of opposites are referred to as the preference pairs. Unlike most personality assessments, the MBTI is a preference type model, not a trait model - in other words it helps you identify your overall preferences along a series of spectrums, rather than ‘how much’ of a particular behaviour you exhibit. This is important, because behaviours change, whereas preferences tend to be more stable through life. For 50 years or so, the MBTI was the only game in town. Now there are many more ways to understand one’s type preferences - some of them very well researched and statistically reliable and valid, some of them not so much. The MBTI, like all good type instruments, is designed to be part of a conversation and exploration with a certified type practitioner or expert . BAPT maintains a register of type practitioners who can help you to discover your psychological or personality type. Our purpose here at BAPT is to help you understand and apply the insights that you have obtained through an assessment like the MBTI, and to support professional users of well-designed personality assessments using the type model. 16 Types: Key Words The 16 Types in Brief

The British Association for Psychological Type's Q&A session with Sue Blair. Type Q&A Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? Have you ever scrolled through the Internet or AI but not found ‘someone’ who understands the context of your question? As Type practitioners, or enthusiasts, it’s good to find a homebase. A place, and person, who understands Type and is prepared to talk, explore your questions and (hopefully) answer them or (at least) head you in a new direction that can unlock some different thinking. Sue Blair, BAPT's Director of Education and Special Projects has been working with Type for over 20 years in a wide range of situations. She may not be able to answer everything, but she is quite likely to know where to go for some help. Click here to find out more about Sue and her role on the BAPT board. Please join us once a month for an open forum session, usually with a theme (which we won’t mind straying from), that enhances your understanding. It’s really over to you. At the very least we will catch up, find friends and enjoy being part of the global Type community. Just for one hour, every other month. Let’s see where this takes us! Upcoming Events Tue 02 Jun Type Q&A - Quiet Influence: The Quiet Path to Confident Communication / Online RSVP 02 Jun 2026, 19:30 – 21:00 BST Online with Richard Etienne

PROGRAMME SESSION DESCRIPTIONS REGISTRATION We are delighted to announce the international type conference 2026, taking place in the heart of Oxfordshire. This inspiring event will bring together practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts of psychological type from across the globe. With the theme “Unlocking Human Potential“, the 2026 conference will explore the contemporary applications of type across three key strands: Interactions, Innovations, and Transformations. PROGRAMME A conference with purpose At a time when authentic human connection and resilience are more important than ever, this conference provides a rare opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow within a supportive international community. Whether your practice is in coaching, counselling, education, organisational development, or personal growth, the programme will offer both academic rigour and practical application. What to expect With capacity limited to just 100 participants, the conference will foster genuine dialogue and space for meaningful connection. The venue itself adds to the sense of inspiration: set in 20 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, the Milton Hill House Hotel offers a calm and reflective environment, yet is conveniently located only 14 miles from the historic city of Oxford. Delegates will benefit from a truly global perspective, engaging with type professionals and thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and cultural contexts. Alongside keynote presentations, workshops, and facilitated discussions, the conference will provide practical insights and methodologies that can be applied directly to professional practice. Participants can expect to leave with new ideas, renewed energy, and a stronger sense of international community. REGISTRATION Benefits and learning outcomes The conference will provide opportunities to build international networks with like-minded practitioners and researchers who share a commitment to advancing the field of type. Attendees will gain access to leading edge research, real-world case studies, and emerging approaches that demonstrate the relevance of type in today’s world. The varied programme will also offer a range of session formats designed to challenge thinking, stimulate discussion, and inspire new approaches. From a learning perspective, participants will refine type aware communication skills that support complex conversations and differences. They will explore innovative applications of type in leadership development, counselling, and organisational change, while also strengthening their confidence in helping clients and communities unlock authentic potential. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Conference Co-Chairs SUE BLAIR JOYCE MENG We look forward to welcoming you to Oxfordshire for an enriching and transformative event. For further information or inquiries, please contact Sue using the button below: Contact Sue

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