The Arno Profile System is similar to, but NOT personality testing! We believe that personality is formed as a result of how we were parented, the environment in which we grew up and circumstances that may have occurred throughout our growing up years. A person's temperament is who they really are underneath all that. That's what really counts! Who you are determines what choices you make in life; friends, spouse, career, children and even how you parent those children.
Many people take a personality test hoping to find out who they are and understand themselves a little better. Many are disappointed when they find themselves being placed in a single category that does not always match the way they really are. That's where the A.P.S. differs from traditional personality testing. We recognize that each person is unique. Each one has different tendencies socially, in decision making skills, and intimate relationships. Using a system developed by Drs Phyllis and Richard Arno, we evaluate each of those three areas giving you a thorough and in depth look at your personal, unique temperament.
Who is the Arno Temperament Profile for?
- Some of you are strictly curious, this is for you!
- Some of you are seeking professional help; this is for you and your counselor.
- Some of you are unhappy in family relationships or just struggling to understand them - dating, sibling rivalry, parenting, this is for you.
- Some of you are having trouble understanding your teenager, this is for you.
- Some of you are searching to find out what your child's true gifts and talents are to help you parent/guide them appropriately, this is for you.
- Some of you are wondering if you and your future spouse are really a match, this is for you!
- Are you an Employment Agency or Personnel Department trying to find the right person for the job or cut down on a high turnover rate in your company, this is for you.
- Are you a church leader struggling with relationship issues between staff members, this is for you.
Why would I be interested in Temperament Analysis?
The whole concept of temperament analysis rests on discovering who we truly are rather than on who we have become. Most of us have a mask on, our personality, according to who we've learned to be, who we feel we are expected to be, and/or who we are forced to be from our family of origin and/or our peers. We can all acknowledge that very often our behavior and our language is a facade or a way of protection. As we grow and live, most of us experience feelings of hurt, disappointment, fear, rejection, loneliness, grief, guilt, and/or shame. These feelings are not pleasant and may cause us to project an image that is not necessarily true to who we really are. We think we need to protect ourselves using outbursts of anger, verbal abuse, manipulation, control or withdrawal. Usually we don't like ourselves much at these times, causing internal and external conflict. Building these walls in our lives leads to feelings of isolation, loneliness and a lack of true intimacy in all our relationships. This is when we begin seeking understanding, wisdom or insight. Whether you may feel there is nothing wrong or a lot wrong in your life, a temperament analysis can only be beneficial. Only change brings growth, and change cannot occur without a point of truth. Once you learn the truth about yourself, you can validate yourself, and give yourself permission to be who you truly are. There is freedom in discovering this truth. You can finally feel strong and confident enough to take off the mask allowing the internal struggles to diminish with the external ones following closely behind.
Click here to order a temperament analysis for yourself, family member, or work related needs. When I receive notice that you have purchased an A.P.S. I will email the form for you to fill out and return. If you have more questions, contact me and I will be happy to reply.
Our hope for you is that you will be enriched and enlightened as you endeavor to be the best God designed you to be.
