Enneagram, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Joanne Kim
Enneagram Types & Therapy (EnneaSummit ...

I was a panelist at the EnneaSummit 2024 for the Enneagram Practitioner Panel.

In this panel, we share our experiences and observations about what different Enneagram types think they need in therapy, what they actually need, and some important growth steps so they can grow beyond their type.

Enneagram Types & Therapy (EnneaSummit Practitioner Panel)
Enneagram, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Joanne Kim
Enneagram Heart Types Panel (EnneaSummit)

I was a panelist at the EnneaSummit for the Heart Type Panel hosted by Tyler Zach (Enneagram 3).

In this video, six panelists give firsthand accounts about what it's like to be an Enneagram 2, 3, or 4.

Enneagram Heart Types Panel (EnneaSummit)
Enneagram, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Joanne Kim
How CP Enneagram Type-Specific Retreats Help ...

If you're eager and intentional about personal growth, here are 5 reasons why I think you def should consider attending one of Beatrice Chestnut & Uranio Paes' type-specific Enneagram retreats.

How CP Enneagram Type-Specific Retreats Help You Dive Deep into Your Personality
Enneagram, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Joanne Kim
Growth Tips for Each Enneagram Type (Part I)

The Enneagram tells us 9 different ways of seeing/responding to life that used to be helpful coping strategies when we were younger that now keep us stuck in painful situations. Read this blog to learn two growth tips for your Enneagram type.

Growth Tips for Each Enneagram Type (Part I)
Enneagram, Personal Growth
Joanne Kim
What are Enneagram Instincts & Subtypes?

Knowing your Enneagram type & subtype can expedite the process of growth at warp speed because it gets to the heart of the matter with so much accuracy.

What are Enneagram Instincts & Subtypes?

Relationships

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Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

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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.

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Enneagram Type Seven: What It's Like

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Enneagram Type Seven: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Sevens (Type 7s) are exceptional thinkers and brainstormers but can often get stuck inside their heads in ideas and dreams. Read about what it’s like being a Type Seven from Stefie Dominguez, a full-time grad student, musician, and therapist-in-training.


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Enneagram Type Three: What It's Like

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Enneagram Type Three: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Threes (Type 3s) often live life as a performance, seeking love and acceptance through success and achievements, often not realizing the connections they can make by just being themselves. Read about what it’s like being a Type Three from Morgan, a guest therapist who helps anxious women who are going through life transitions.

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Juggling Too Many Balls? Which to Keep and Which to Drop

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Juggling Too Many Balls? Which to Keep and Which to Drop

Juggling many tasks and responsibilities is HARD. Prioritize tasks before making irreparable mistakes by identifying which of these juggled “balls” are made of rubber, glass, or wood.

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Radical Candor: Balancing Regard for Self and Others

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Radical Candor: Balancing Regard for Self and Others

Do you feel like your needs don’t matter, despite how much you do for others? Learn how to move towards radical candor, a relationship stance that creates room in the relationship big enough for both yourself and others.

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Connecting with Safe People

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Connecting with Safe People

You may crave healthy relationships, but you might not know just what that looks like. Learn more about the traits of safe vs. unsafe people so that you can learn to distinguish who to draw closer to from who to stay away from and also to grow to become a safe person yourself.

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Enneagram Type Four: What It's Like

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Enneagram Type Four: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Fours (Type 4s) often live life within their own internal world, which often leads them to be misunderstood. Read about what it’s like being a Type Four from Joanne, a therapist who specializes in working with Type Fours and their loved ones.

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How to Make a Genogram

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How to Make a Genogram

A genogram is an important tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and relationship development. Create your map that shows where you’re from so that you can decide what kind of relationships you want to create going forward.

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How to Help a Loved One Ground: Sensory Recall

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How to Help a Loved One Ground: Sensory Recall

If your loved ones are feeling really overwhelmed with “big feelings” like anxiety, anger, or sadness, here’s one way to help them anchor themselves to the present and reduce stress using the five senses.

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Living Wholehearted: Emotions Help Us Thrive

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Living Wholehearted: Emotions Help Us Thrive

Emotions are an essential part of life and relationships. Try as you might, you won’t be able to get rid of them…and there’s no need to! Anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, and sadness reveal legitimate needs that all of us have. As we reintegrate emotions back into our lives, we are empowered to engage life to the fullest.

How Couples Stop Conflict (Part I): Stuck in Gridlock

How Couples Stop Conflict (Part I): Stuck in Gridlock

Conflict is an important and inevitable part of a couple's mission to create a vibrant life together. However, some forms of conflict are helpful and constructive and lead to a WIN-WIN, whereas others are hurtful and unproductive and lead to a LOSE-LOSE. Are you finding yourself in a gridlock with your partner? Read more about how to get onto the same page with your partner.

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Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

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Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

Though goodbyes are just as essential to life as hellos, many tend to avoid them for various reasons. Find out what reasons may be holding you back so you know how to move forward!

What are the Emotional Habits of your Enneagram type?

Grab this free guide that highlights the patterns that keep you stuck and the steps to grow beyond your type!

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