THE FIVE CHARACTER PATTERNS
Understand yourself, and others, in a entirely new way!
"Absolutely mind blowing! I learned so much about myself."
George Kazlov
WHAT ARE CHARACTER PATTERNS?
Characterology is a framework developed by legendary psychoanalysis Wilhelm Reich, the father of mind/body psychotherapy.
Reich identified five primary character types that emerge from specific developmental challenges faced during childhood that become the foundation of our psychological orientation to life.
Each pattern also has a correlated body-type, shaped by chronic muscular tension (what Reich called "armoring"), that affects how energy moves (or doesn't move) through the body.
These patterns are adaptations: defenses against emotional overwhelm, strategies to create safety at a time when the child was otherwise helpless.
Most of us have one primary pattern, but you will likely recognize aspects of yourself in all the patterns...
THE FIVE PATTERNS
The Leaving Pattern
Feeling unsafe in early childhood, they dissociated, “leaving” their bodies. They now live in their heads, disconnected from their feelings and impulses, robotic. They have difficulty staying grounded and present, and tend to withdrawal and isolate.
The Merging Pattern
Unmet needs left the child feeling abandoned. They now unconsciously believe they can’t stand on their own and so must “merge” with others to survive. Co-dependency, scarcity, and poor boundaries are the hallmarks of this pattern.
The Enduring Pattern
The child was controlled and so learned to control themselves. They struggle to assert themselves and express their feelings. Instead, they are self-sacrificing. But underneath is simmering resentment and rage.
The Aggressive Pattern
The child was manipulated, used, and betrayed by their caregivers, shattering their trust. Power, seduction, and control is how they create safety. Charismatic and persuasive, this pattern sees the world as a competitive jungle, a game to be won.
The Rigid Pattern
Perfection, rules, and order are how this patterns creates safety. Success and status are prioritized at the expense of emotional intimacy. They are extraordinarily competent but highly critical of themselves and others. Failure and chaos are feared.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Awareness
An in-depth understanding of each pattern’s origins, traits, and psychological characteristics.
Somatics
How your pattern manifests in the posture and shape of your body and what you can do about it.
Recreation
How you unconsciously recreate your pattern and what you can do to break the cycle.
Growth Strategies
How to free yourself from the contraints of your pattern.
Practical Tools
Practices to keep you aligned with your true self.
Gifts
Each pattern has it's own unique gifts. You'll discover yours.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"A brilliant introduction to one of the most readily understandable frameworks on why you act the way you do, and how to start breaking free. Don't miss this."
- DEREK HAWORTH
“This course was really powerful, Highly recommended for all students of the deep psyche.“ - LARS KING
“This series has completely changed my life. David has managed to broadcast light into every ill-lit corner of my mind and human experience with this structure and series. - LILIAN BECK
"Nothing short of life changing! I cannot recommend this series enough."
- DAVID SCHOMMER
"The series was truly enlightening. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others!" - ERIK JACOBSON
"Absolutely loved Dave's teaching on the Character Patterns. Dave teaches with clarity, with empathy and with a whole lot of hope." - KIRSTEN MARIE RASMUSSEN
WHO IT'S FOR
Feeling Stuck?
Anyone stuck in patterns of frustration or self-sabotage and can’t figure out why.
Therapists
Mental health professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and therapeutic toolkit.
Parents
Parents (or would-be parents) who want to better understand and support their children's emotional development.
Coaches/Consultants
Better understand your clients and have more impact on them.
Couples
Couples seeking to uncover how their patterns create reoccuring problems in their relationship.
Seekers
Anyone fascinated by human behavior and eager to improve themselves and their relationships.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi, I'm David Sutcliffe. I'm a somatic practitioner, workshop facilitator, coach, and certified Core Energetics Practitioner.
Core Energetics, for those who don't know, is a mind/body psychotherapy rooted in the teachings and philosophy or Wilhelm Reich, the creator of Characterology.
The concepts presented in this course are the foundation of my work. They provide a powerful framework that's helps liberate my clients from the childhood programming that keeps them stuck and frustrated, freeing them to bring their full expression to life.
I'm excited to share this material publicly for the first time.
I'm certain it will provide you with profound clarity and insight that will deepen your relationship to yourself and others.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Each of the five modules contains a comprehensive written outline and a 90-minute video-tutorial, as well as questions at the end of each lesson to deepen your understanding of how each pattern may manifest in you life.
It's important to understand that we all have a primary pattern but often exhibit characteristics of many, if not all, of the patterns.
The course is not only a diagnostic tool, but a system of thinking, that once understood, will give you a framework to make sense of why you, and others, think and act the way you do.
MORE REVIEWS...
"David has created an exceptional course, deep-diving into the character styles. His teaching is delivered with clarity, wisdom and practical application. I highly recommend this course to those interested in understanding this topic comprehensively."
YASMIN HARRISON, MD CCFP MDPAC, Medical Psychotherapy
"Absolutely mind blowing! I learned so much about myself here, and Dave is incredible at teaching and presenting that information. Thank you!"
GEORGE KAZLOV
"A brilliant introduction to one of the most readily understandable frameworks on why you act the way you do - and how to start breaking free. Prepare for a master class on how your mind and body, intertwined, are shaped to protect you from childhood experiences. Discover how those very defenses can conspire to create distance from your true self and those you love. Don't miss this."
DEREK HAWORTH
“Dave’s teaching is impeccable. Captivating, thorough and relatable. He invites and holds the sensitive and intense nature of this material with vulnerability and integrity, supporting me in connecting more deeply with it in myself.”
SAVANNAH LOCKIE
“This course was really powerful, as it is the first I’ve ever seen that brings to light the core reasons why people show up in life the way they do, where limiting beliefs come from, and how to heal for each archetype. Highly recommended for all students of the deep psyche.“
LARS KING
“This series has completely changed my life. I've come to believe that there is nothing of more consequence than understanding human behavior through the lens of Characterology. David has managed to broadcast light into every ill-lit corner of my mind and human experience with this structure and series. And the casual command with which he delivers the knowledge makes it that much more compelling and bonding to comprehension."
LILIAN BECK
"Nothing short of life changing! Not only did I gain insight into my own patterns and subconscious “armoring”, I also felt fully enabled with tools to bring it all into an ongoing space of healing. What this has brought into my life is a greater depth of compassion, clarity and acceptance for myself, my partner, and for all those around me. I cannot recommend this series enough."
DAVID SCHOMMER
"I've studied several personality type models in the past, but hearing David Sutcliffe teach on these five types was both challenging and liberating. David's grasp of the subject and approachable style helped me absorb the information and put it to use in my personal life without getting too heady or conceptual."
CHASE REEVES
"The series was truly enlightening and I found clarity on a number of topics I had a hard time finding answers to. I understand myself and other people so much better now. David is an engaging presenter. His clarity made the material easy to understand and apply in my life. I'm grateful for the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others!"
ERIK JACOBSON
"The "5 Personality Patterns" series was helpful on many levels. By recognizing and acknowledging my own personality patterns, my relationships and life choices are enriched. As I gain a fuller understanding of my loved ones, friends, and business associates through these 5 Personality Patterns, I have a clearer path to authentic, gracious and compassionate communication with myself and others. The tools shared have further deepened my understanding of the critical developmental years of my young grandchildren. Thank you David!"
KATHY McCOMMON
"I watched them all multiple times and I found myself in all of the patterns. David's overview of our different personas and personalities that we create and adopt and splinter into is not only informative but is from a place of his personal direct experience where real authenticity and power is."
SOTIR IVANOVSKI
"Absolutely loved Dave's teaching on the Character Patterns. This session offered countless helpful reminders, and the examples and embodiments for each pattern deepened my understanding of the patterns to a new level. Dave teaches with clarity, with empathy and with a whole lot of hope."
KIRSTEN MARIE RASMUSSEN
"I really loved these 5 weeks of diving into the personality patterns. You really added so much more depth to the fragile stages of childhood development teachings, they really should be added to any curriculum!"
"Your storytelling skills made these classes very enjoyable, I love your open way of teaching more difficult topics like this, and how you’re not only addressing what can go wrong, but always add the gifts that are hidden in the shadows."
EVA MESTDAGH
