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The Emotional Habits of Enneagram Types (Part 4: Head Types)

The Emotional Habits of Enneagram Types (Part 4: Head Types)

Joanne (OliveMe Counseling) and Melinda (Inviterra Counseling) are Enneagram therapists who love helping people grow beyond their reactive patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Listen to part 4 of their 4-part series as they discuss the Head Triad and their central emotion of fear.

The Emotional Habits of Enneagram Types (Part 1: Introduction)

The Emotional Habits of Enneagram Types (Part 1: Introduction)

Joanne (OliveMe Counseling) and Melinda (Inviterra Counseling) are Enneagram therapists who love helping people grow beyond their reactive patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Listen to the introduction of their 4-part series as they discuss emotions, the Enneagram, the three Centers of Intelligence and dominant instincts.

Enneagram Type Six: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Six: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Sixes (Type 6s) are always prepared for the unexpected, making them excellent troubleshooters and great for supporting teams. But, that default to worst-case scenarios can sometimes make them overly cautious people. Read what it’s like to be a Type Six from Jonathan Siu.

Enneagram Type Nine: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Nine: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Nines (Type 9s) are other-centered people who seek comfort and focus on pleasing others, aiming to ease conflict in their lives. This tendency can lead Nines to fall out of touch with their own emotions, especially with anger. Read about what it’s like being a Type Nine from therapist Lorren Penner.

Nervous System Health: Stuck On & Stuck Off

Nervous System Health: Stuck On & Stuck Off

When traumatic events throw healthy nervous systems off track, we can get into “stuck on” and “stuck off” modes, making it hard to balance between relaxed and alert. When we’re stuck in these modes, we fall back to our habitual reactive patterns. This post can help you determine if your nervous system is stuck “on” or “off.”

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone who has the four distinctive traits DOES: (D) Depth of Processing, (O) Overstimulation, (E) Emotional Reactivity & Empathy, and (S) Sensitivity to Subtle Stimuli. HSPs help our society become more empathic, reflective, and interconnected. Learn more about life as an HSP and their specific needs.

Enneagram Type One: What It's Like

Enneagram Type One: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Ones (Type 1s) often live life according to their strong inner values, with an inner critic to point out the gap between their ideals and reality to prompt improvement. Read about what it’s like being a Type One from Josh, who helps high school students find their way forward.