EPTP 20th Anniversary: 1988-2008

Helen and David - Reflections of Your Light and Love

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EPTP 20th Anniversary Celebration

In 1988, Helen Palmer and David Daniels founded the first Enneagram in-depth teacher-training program, the Enneagram Professional Training Program (EPTP). During its 2008 annual conference, AET celebrated the 20th anniversary of this pioneering Enneagram program, which was the first to put high standards in the field.

AET President Matt Ahrens and designer Suzanne Dion created a wonderful Memory Book in honor of David's and Helen's long years of dedicated service, deep and compassionate presentation of the material, and advocacy of the Narrative Tradition of the types speaking for themselves. Many graduates and participants in the training program contributed to this stirring collection of remembrances.


Attendees of the 2008 AET Conference honor Helen Palmer and David Daniels with a surprise celebration.

Robert Anderson of Devotion (left photo) shares a moment with AET President Matt Ahrens. At right, Peter O'Hanrahan, Helen Palmer, David Daniels and Terry Saracino celebrate the 20th anniversary of EPTP.  

AET 2008 conference participants experience a TransDance Journey led by Heather Munro Pearce.

Below is a representative selection of remembrances from EPTP participants around the world:

"I am so very grateful for the work Helen and David have pursued. It has made a tremendous difference in my life and to those around me. My husband attended a weekend a few years later because he knew it was important to me and he wanted to understand it a little better. He was chosen to be on the eight panel and I remember one thing he said, "It's good to finally meet the voice that comes out of the car CD." The structure has given me an ability to move on."
Andrea Andress, Arizona

"What I remember most about David from my EPTP training was watching him conduct panels. I learned about the magic of the Narrative Method from watching David conduct panel after panel - large panels, small panels, different types, different people, different problems, but over and over, it always worked. I remember in the beginning I would get really uptight watching panels - worrying that there wouldn't be enough time, or people wouldn't learn what they should learn, or..whatever. But especially with David, the panels always, always worked."
Kristin Arthur, Virginia

"Dear Helen and David, you changed my life and the lives of many others. I love you both."
Barry Ahern, Ireland

"Helen, the sheer simplicity and effectiveness of your "put your attention on the far wall, the middle of the room, book reading distance, in and down" never fails to amaze me. It demonstrates so many truths including everyone's ability to focus on one single thing, to move attention at will, to access the point of meditation, and to stay there without stain. I once suggested that you give every pupil a recording of those words to listen to whenever needed!"
Josephine Seccombe, United Kingdom

"I was truly astonished to experience my heart physically expanding, which it felt like during one of Helen's meditations. The combined experience of Helen' meditations followed by Narrative Tradition panels was spellbinding for me."
Pamela Michaelis, Germany

"It gives us great pleasure to honor you, Helen, and you, David, for your many years of insight, perseverance, creativity and initiative. You invite and challenge us to grow into the beings we are and are meant to be and to do this within a community of searchers. David, we remember your appreciation of everyone, your wisdom, your joy and sensitivity. Helen, we rejoice in your contemplative spirit, your humor, your energy and your genuine love for us. These are personal attributes for which we are grateful. Through your teaching, writing, and living, the Enneagram revealed itself as a vibrant tool to enrich people's lives. We learned to appreciate more fully the divine spark within us."
Pearl Gervais and Remi J. De Roo, Canada

"Remembering Helen's amazing intuitive interventions and David's great humanity that changed the lives of so many. I have never learned, laughed and cried so much before or since in my life. I thought how powerful this teaching is if it can remind someone to save their own life. That was the moment I decided to qualify as an Enneagram teacher."
Rosemary Cowan, United Kingdom

"I can’t imagine two better teachers than the two of you, Helen and David. I strongly value not only your contributions and insights; I strongly value the way each of you continues to “walk the talk” and live a life that exemplifies the path you teach. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Matt Ahrens, California

"Thank you, David, and thank you, Helen, for having had such a tremendous impact on my life!! It has made my life so much more beautiful and loving, not at all always easy, but then again you never said it would be."
Susan Koet, Netherlands

"The memory of working with you both, Helen and David, in front of all participants was fulfilling and unforgettable. The learning has been meaningful to me in how I accept, connect, and appreciate family members, my colleagues, clients and myself."
Susan Lee, China

"Every time I get together with you, Helen and David, I feel that miracles happen thanks to the people, the atmosphere, and your teachings."
Jan Misch, California

"Helen and David, you set the tone for the loving atmosphere. The quality of care, respect, and kindness they brought to the panels fostered the same qualities in all of us personally and collectively. Of course, they offered excellent intellectual content and displayed brilliant skills, but it was their loving presence that most impressed me. It still does, and I will always be grateful for them."
Santikaro, Wisconsin

"How did the Enneagram impact my life? It has helped me to give words to the several layers of personal growth I moved through. It gave me glasses to see my addictions and automatic patterns. It supported me to see my reactivity. It taught me to be ruthlessly honest with myself. It stimulated me not to be too hard on myself. It asked from me to see my own contribution. It encouraged me to continue on my growth path. It invited me to experience my luminous core, the divine light within."
Hannah Nathans, Netherlands