An MMTIC® Practitioner’s Insights on the Value of Type Awareness for Young People

Jul 22, 2024

Melissa Roux, RN

MELISSA ROUX, RN, graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S.N. and has worked as a pediatric registered nurse for over 25 years. She is a certified MMTIC^® practitioner and a feedback provider for the Take the MMTIC^® Assessment service.
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"Helping others appreciate and affirm who they are naturally is a core value of mine, which is why I love the work that I do," says Melissa Roux, RN. Besides being a pediatric registered nurse for over 25 years, Melissa is also a certified MMTIC® practitioner, providing feedback sessions for students and families. In this month's article, she shares some of the experiences, discussions, and insights that happen within and from an MMTIC feedback session.

Problem Solving Model Using Personality Type (Part 1: The Z-Model)

Apr 02, 2024

Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD

YVONNE NELSON-REID, PhD, is the Senior Development Associate at Myers & Briggs Foundation (M&BF®), the publisher for the People Stripes® website, a mother of 5, writer, teacher (BEd, MA), depth psychologist – Jungian and archetypal studies (MA, PhD), and career coach. Parenting, teaching in a classroom, or on the ice as a figure skating coach has taught her a great deal about relationships and the importance of communication.
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The four mental processes—Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, and Feeling—are used for taking in information and making decisions. We need all the processes for effective problem-solving. Most of us tend to lean on our natural strengths and neglect our stretches. For a balanced way to problem-solve, Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD, proposes the use of the Z-model. The Z-model is easy to use and directs one, using questions for guidance, through each of the four mental processes.

Don't Box Me In: What is personality type, really?

Jan 09, 2024

Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD

YVONNE NELSON-REID, PhD, is the Senior Development Associate at Myers & Briggs Foundation (M&BF®), the publisher for the People Stripes® website, a mother of 5, writer, teacher (BEd, MA), depth psychologist – Jungian and archetypal studies (MA, PhD), and career coach. Parenting, teaching in a classroom, or on the ice as a figure skating coach has taught her a great deal about relationships and the importance of communication.
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The language we use when talking about personality type is directly linked to how we understand it. In this article, Yvonne Nelson-Reid answers the question "What is personality type, really?" and outlines why type language matters.

Happy Holiday Type Tips for All

Dec 05, 2023

Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD

YVONNE NELSON-REID, PhD, is the Senior Development Associate at Myers & Briggs Foundation (M&BF®), the publisher for the People Stripes® website, a mother of 5, writer, teacher (BEd, MA), depth psychologist – Jungian and archetypal studies (MA, PhD), and career coach. Parenting, teaching in a classroom, or on the ice as a figure skating coach has taught her a great deal about relationships and the importance of communication.
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Looking to foster holiday harmony? Take a peek at these type tips presented by Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid. And may your holidays be peaceful and fun!

Leaves are Falling; Gratitude is Calling (From the Kids)

Oct 31, 2023

Gracyn Nelson-Reid

GRACYN NELSON-REID is a senior at the University of Texas San Antonio. She is majoring in Biology and plans to attend graduate school in the field of Microbiology research. Gracyn has been immersed in personality type theory from the time she was born! Her mom is a certified MBTI^® and MMTIC^® professional who introduced type theory and type language to her children to help them understand and appreciate differences.
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Autumn brings forth a resurgence of gratitude for many, but those experiencing hardship in life might need a little help to make every day a day for giving thanks. Gracyn Nelson-Reid describes her challenging year and how understanding her own personality type has helped in her healing process.

Don't Box Me In: What is personality type, really?

Problem Solving Model Using Personality Type (Part 1: The Z-Model)