Aion Institute

This seminar explores the full spectrum of Matthew Bennett’s Four Quadrants Model, charting the developmental and archetypal dynamics of personality across the Sensitive, Imperial, Radiant, and Penitent orientations. Drawing on psychoanalytic theory, Jungian archetypes, and contemporary clinical perspectives, participants will examine how each quadrant represents a distinct constellation of defenses, relational styles, and existential themes—from the withdrawal and authenticity of the Sensitive personality to the power and control of the Imperial, the longing and relational hunger of the Radiant, and the self-reflection and moral depth of the Penitent. Through lecture, discussion, and case illustrations, the seminar provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the spiral path of personality development, clinical presentations, and therapeutic approaches across these archetypal terrains.