How can we heal trauma with the Enneagram? How can we process trauma, both little T trauma and big T trauma? Dive into these topics by listening to or reading the interview between Samantha Mackay and Melinda Olsen.
Read MoreI know, from personal experience, how hard you work on behalf of others. I know that so much of your time, thought, & energy goes into thinking about others and your relationships with them. I know how that attention on others happens so much, and how that focus on others’ needs has gone on for so long, that you probably aren’t in touch with what you need.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being interviewed by La Shanda Sugg on the podcast Labors of Love Podcast. Listen in as two Enneagram Twos discuss how they have used the Enneargram to heal and help others heal.
Read MoreJoanne Kim (OliveMe Counseling) and Melinda Olsen (Inviterra Counseling) join Nikhil Sharma (AlignUs World) in a six-part series to introduce the Enneagram - a personality framework that reveals our subconscious patterns. Check out the fourth part in this series as we discuss the Head Triad and how they interact with fear.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jordan Leigh on the podcast Something Worth Saying. In part two of our conversation we talk more about life as an Enneagram Two, our growth journeys and more.
Read MoreJoanne Kim (OliveMe Counseling) and Melinda Olsen (Inviterra Counseling) join Nikhil Sharma (AlignUs World) in a six-part series to introduce the Enneagram - a personality framework that reveals our subconscious patterns. Check out the third part of this series here about the 3 instincts (self-preservation, social, sexual) and 27 subtypes!
Read MoreJoanne Kim (OliveMe Counseling) and Melinda Olsen (Inviterra Counseling) join Nikhil Sharma (AlignUs World) in a six-part series to introduce the Enneagram - a personality framework that reveals our subconscious patterns. Check out the first part of this series here!
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jordan Leigh on the podcast Something Worth Saying. In part one of our conversation we talk all things about being an Enneagram Two.
Read MoreWe're entering into that crazy holiday season again. Before we all take the respective plunge into potential grief, burnout, and triggering, take a few moments to make a plan/set an intention on how you can use this season to a) Avoid burnout and resentment, and b) become more aware about Enneagram autopilot in action.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kingsley Moyo on the podcast Relationship Factor. In part two of our discussion on the Enneagram we talked about how you can use your knowledge of your Enneagram number and your partner’s Enneagram number to grow in your relationship.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kingsley Moyo on the podcast Relationship Factor. We talked about all nine Enneagram Types as broken down into their Triads, the Gut Triad, the Heart Triad and the Head Triad. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
Read MoreJoanne and Melinda are Enneagram therapists who love helping people grow beyond their reactive patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Listen to part three in the series as they discuss the Heart Triad and their central emotions of sadness and shame.
Read MoreJoanne and Melinda are Enneagram therapists who love helping people grow beyond their reactive patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Listen to part two in the series as they discuss the Body Triad and their central emotion of anger.
Read MoreI wish people knew how to understand my assertive nature and to not take it like a personal attack. In this post, Marianna Torres, shares what it’s like to be a Type 8.
Read MoreEnneagram Type 5s want to know how things work, what the origin of things are and why everything is the way that it is. One of the best things about fives is our curiosity. In our brains, a problem well-stated is half solved, and every problem has a solution. Read about what it’s like being a Type 5 from Alyssa Harris the CEO and founder of The Karuna Lab Life Coaching services.
Read MoreFinding your core Enneagram type is often a process, and one that can sometimes take years. There is one very telling way to know that you’ve landed on your true type. If this is what you’re looking for, then read on, dear friend.
Read MoreIf you’re nervous about starting individual therapy, there’s a combination that just might be perfect! Learn more about the benefits of individual therapy and how combining the Enneagram and Brainspotting can be the technique you need.
Read MoreResentment is that simmering feeling of anger you get inside when someone hasn’t fulfilled the expectations (either stated or not) that you have of them. Read the blog to learn what causes resentment and how to get rid of it.
Read MoreI found it hard to decorate an office focused on myself. But now that the office is ready, I’ve created a space that is welcoming and grounding.
Read MoreThe holidays can be tough and bring on difficult emotions—and that’s okay! Don’t push those emotions aside. Instead, acknowledge them! Read the full post for ways to take care of yourself during the holiday season.
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