What is this "guru" stuff all about?

With decades of military spouse life between them, Claire and Kellie have a thing or two to share.

As military spouses, we all face very distinct and unique stress points in our lives. From frequent separations, deployments, seasons of single parenting, employment issues, to every single time we PCS, it's no wonder our identities get lost somewhere along the way. Our goal with this course is to bring one of the most insightful tools we’ve ever found to the military spouse community – the Enneagram. This ancient personality typology system holds profound keys to helping you discover yourself, appreciate what makes you tick, and foster empathy and compassion for others.
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Curious about how the Enneagram ties into Military Spouse Life?

We know the struggles, and we're ready to call them out and provide you with a tool to help navigate them more easily, and to help you thrive in this life!

What Can You Expect From this Course?

Four Comprehensive Modules

  • RECOGNIZE

    We call out some of the most common, shared difficulties of military life and name them for what they are. Then we begin to see how life's circumstances intersect with our negative patterns of coping.

  • UNDERSTAND

    We give you a basic overview of the Enneagram: its history, what it is, what it is NOT, and how it can be a useful tool for self-discovery.

  • IDENTIFY

    This module is an introduction to the three intelligence centers, or triads, of the Enneagram as well as explanations of the nine types. This is where you may begin to identify your own type if you haven't already.

  • EMBRACE

    We begin the process of looking at each of the centers and types in health and strength, and offer some basic steps forward on the journey of positive growth.

Helping Military Spouses Embrace their Identity

We seek, through the wisdom of the Enneagram-an ancient personality typing system-to guide military spouses toward presence, discovery, and growth in learning about who they are and the great potential they have to thrive and flourish in all their roles.

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Course curriculum

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  • 1

    Welcome

  • 2

    Course Materials

    • Course Materials

    • Becoming Your Own Guru Workbook

    • Becoming Your Own Guru Audio Files
  • 3

    Module One: Recognize

    • The Struggle is Real...

    • Marital Stresses

    • Parental Stresses

    • Professional Stressors

    • Logistical Stresses

    • Relational Stresses

    • Ok, so now what?

  • 4

    Module Two: Understand

    • Enneagram Origins

    • What is the Enneagram?

    • The Enneagram in Military Life
  • 5

    Module Three: Identify

    • The Intelligence Centers

    • The Nine Types
  • 6

    Module Four: Embrace

    • The Virtues of Each Type

    • A Path to Growth and Transformation

    • A Word about Identity
  • 7

    Course Conclusion

    • You did it!

Get to Know Your Guide

Claire Wood - Enneagram 6

Master of Learnings - Enneagram 6

Claire Wood

Claire Wood along with her husband and their three children call home anywhere the Army sends them! She’s been documenting life on her blog since 2008; these days she muses about the challenges of living out her faith as a military wife, the importance of goals and reflection, homeschooling her kids, and her love for reading. Claire has been a contributor for the National Military Family Association, The MILLIE Journal, and The Military Wife and Mom. A featured guest on Oxygen 365 Stronger Families and the Lifegiver podcasts, she enjoys sharing her message about strengthening military marriages. In 2015, Claire released her book, Mission Ready Marriage as a resource for other military wives who may need hope for navigating the often challenging lifestyle. Currently she shares spouse stories on Dependent Diaries.

What people are saying...

Amy Harvey

Married 20 years Military wife of 17 years

"I first learned about the enneagram six months ago and have immersed myself in books, podcasts, and websites which have brought about a lot of self awareness in my life. Imagine my excitement when I heard about this course which takes the enneagram and relates it to life as a military spouse. Claire is a relatable and wise teacher who gives voice to the unique challenges that military spouses face. Since I already know my enneagram type, I especially loved the practical applications and strategies that she gave which will help me to flourish in my roles of mother, wife, employee, and military spouse. I highly recommend that all military spouses take this course."

Alexis Miller

Air Force Spouse, married 4 years

"I would recommend this course to any military spouse looking to know themselves better and maintain their identity in the face of military life. You DO already have everything you need inside of you. This is a course that can help you discover that truth!"

Deanna Sue Rees

"I loved this e-course! Claire is a such a gifted teacher, and she did an amazing job of affirming the specific life challenges of being a military spouse and taking us beyond these challenges to specific ways of coping and engaging with these challenges, based on our personality. I would recommend this course for any military spouse who is looking for encouragement in the challenges of military family life and specific tools to facilitate their personal growth."

Elana Geyrozaga

"I think you nailed these stressors! I can't tell you how many spouses I've met who hold a grudge against their husbands and even the Army because they were not able to pursue their own dreams."

What you get:

The Becoming Your Own Guru course includes:

  • Close to THREE HOURS of video instruction broken up into digestible bites and organized into cohesive Modules.

  • The Becoming Your Own Guru Workbook: an 18-page downloadable guide filled with diagrams, definitions, reflection prompts, and exercises to help you work towards embracing your identity!

  • An invitation to join our closed Facebook community, The Milspo Gurus Collective, to continue the conversation. As a part of the Collective, you'll have access to weekly Q+A sessions, expert interviews, and more!

  • Downloadable Audio Files of all the lectures - for those who would prefer to listen on the go, or revisit the material on-the-go!

  • LIFETIME access to the course material! Take your time. We know life gets busy. I mean, PCSes, pandemics, etc... we get it.

You're worth this investment.

We hope you'll join us on this path of embracing our true identities and living the lives we are destined for!

For a fraction of what comparable courses cost, you'll have lifetime access to the course and all its materials.

You'll also have access to our Becoming Your Own Guru Workbook (with journal prompts), as well as audio files if you prefer to listen on-the-go!

And did we mention it's all hyper-focused on how to apply this tool to the dynamics of military spouse life? Well, it is. That's kind of our jam.

So, whether you're a self-discovery fanatic searching for a deeper understanding of yourself and others, or just curious about this trendy "new" personality typology system, you're in the right place!


And you've found your people, The Milspo Gurus.

We're in this together, and together we'll thrive.

Stop being a passenger on the journey of your life. Wake up to what is limiting you and how you can live a more expansive, compassionate, and intentional life.

Enroll now for $47

FAQ

  • Do you need to know your Enneagram number to take this course?

    Nope! In fact, this course is designed to be a primer. This is an introduction to the Enneagram and may not even help you fully arrive at your type. We'll get you as far as possible and you'll be well on your way for more discovery, though!

  • Is there a quiz I can take to figure out my type first?

    There are plenty of online quizzes, but we're not big fans. The shortest answer is: You're cheating yourself of the journey and quizzes aren't terribly reliable. If you have taken a test in the past, hold the results loosely and with an open mind as you dig deeper into the system.

  • What if I am unhappy with the course?

    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

  • When does the course start and finish?

    The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

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