January 27, 2012

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TCAPT is a professional association of consultants, authors, researchers and corporate personnel dedicated to the practical and ethical use of type theory, as popularized by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Join us to keep current on the latest research, resources, and training tools. We feature monthly meetings, workshops and webinars as well as the opportunity to meet other type practitioners to share experiences and information.

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Jean Kummerow

Type and Stress with Dr. Jean Kummerow

January 16, 2012 By

On January 13, 2011, our featured speaker was the prolific psychological type author and member of TC-APT, Jean Kummerow .   The topic, Type and Stress, outlined the typical stress patterns associated with each of the 16 psychological types.    The information was divided into 8 profiles based on the dominant function of each type. For example, an exaggerated use of dominant introverted intuition (INFJ, INTJ) is likely to manifest in the individual coming up with an an all-encompassing theory that explains everything coupled with an insistence that this theory is the only correct one.  When in the inferior function, the tendency is to focus on irrelevant details or overindulge in sensory pleasures with little discernment.  Kummerow shared several real life examples of stress reactions for each type.  Her father, who happens to have preferences for INTJ, checks his blood pressure every ten minutes when he is under stress. Usually the way out of a stress reaction (also … [Read More...]

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Welcome to the All New TC-APT!

January 9, 2012 By

Welcome to the Twin Cities Association for Psychological Type!  In an effort to reach type enthusiasts in the Twin Cities, the state of Minnesota, and surrounding areas, we have launched a new and improved website. On this site, you will find information about monthly meetings, workshops, and webinars.   Not only that, you will find easy links to other type related sites such as the Association of Psychological Type International and The Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT.org).   We also invite you to read our blog which will be rolled out soon. Did you know that the Twin Cities is  frequently a host site to obtain the  MBTI certification?  In 2012, there will be MBTI certification workshops in May, August and December.  Did you know that many of the prolific authors in the type community live in the Twin Cities and are active members of TC-APT?   If you have an interest in psychological type, you have come to the right place. TC- APT has been active … [Read More...]