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Listen to part three of this series, as Joanne and Melinda (two Enneagram therapists) discuss the Heart Triad’s central emotions of sadness and shame …

Listen to part two in this series, as Joanne and Melinda (two Enneagram therapists who love helping people grow beyond their reactive patterns) discuss the Body Triad’s central emotion of anger …

Enneagram Type 8s can be positive, loyal, generous, and supportive. They can also sometimes come across as arrogant, demanding and rigid. Read more to discover what it’s like to be a Type 8 from Marianna Torres …

Enneagram Type 5s want to know how things work, what the origin of things are and why everything is the way that it is. They are very curious and believe every problem has a solution. Read about what it’s like being a Type 5 from Alyssa Harris …

Finding your core Enneagram type is often a process, and one that can sometimes take years. However, there is one very telling way to know that you’ve landed on your true type …

If you’re nervous about starting individual therapy, there’s a combination of techniques that just might be perfect for you …

Resentment 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 this post to learn what causes resentment and how to get rid of it …

I 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 …

The holidays can be tough and bring on difficult emotions. That’s okay! Don’t push those emotions aside. Instead, acknowledge them, and read on for more ways to take care of yourself during the holidays …

Like the inner critic, the inner child cannot be ignored. When I ignore my inner kid, it comes out in other ways. Read on to learn how to engage with your inner child instead of shoving them down or letting them take over …

Lizzo’s song “Soulmate” describes how she learned to take care of herself and the act of lavish self-love, something outward-oriented types like myself desperately need to spend time on and practice as we learn to love ourselves …

Self-care is important in all areas in life. But one area I often forget about is environmental self-care. Taking care of our space and using it to uplift our mood is a vital part of self-care that can help us feel what we need to feel …

Avoiding the inner critic and other difficult emotions doesn’t do us any favors. What I’ve learned works better is engaging with those inner voices with curiosity to understand the way you feel as indicators of what you need …

Learning how to acknowledge and welcome “exactly how we feel” is a vital part of self-care. Our emotions bring messages of what we need that we really should learn to receive …

Checking-in with yourself can be a hard habit to form (trust me, I know). This tertiary check-in exercise is one that helps me uncover what I’m feeling and what I need so I can better take care of myself …

If you’re like me, then practicing self-care in your daily life can be a tough task. But understanding each of the 6 domains of self-care helps me better understand my needs and where I should put most of my self-care efforts …

When you feel so overwhelmed that deep breathing doesn’t help calm you down, try vergence, a quick and easy self-soothing technique from brainspotting therapy that you can use wherever you are …

How important IS self-care? Neglecting this necessary piece of a balanced life can push us to fulfill our lives by helping others and create a vicious cycle of guilt and shame about our needs and emotions …

So you’re curious about the Enneagram as a personality model and therapy tool – awesome! Let’s talk about what the Enneagram is and how it can be used to facilitate personal growth and development …

Enneagram Type 6s are excellent troubleshooters and team players because of their tendency to be prepared for the expected, but this default can also make Type 6s overly cautious people. Read what it’s like to be a Type Six from Jonathan Siu …

Enneagram Type 7s are great at brainstorming and drawing connections, but their capacity for thinking can get them caught up inside their heads. Learn what it’s like to be a Type 7 from Stefie Dominguez, a full-time student, musician, and therapist-in-training …

Enneagram Type 9s live their lives centered around others, trying to pleas people and shying away from conflict and negative feelings. Read about what it’s like being a Type 9 from fellow therapist, Lorren Siu …

Enneagram Type 1s live life according to their strong inner values and inner critic, always looking at the gap between their ideals and reality. Read about what it’s like being a Type 1 from Josh Chan, a Type 1 who helps high school students find their way forward …

Enneagram Type 4s are deeply connected to their inner thoughts and emotions, sometimes making it difficult for 4s to experience the world without plenty of solo processing time. Learn the inner workings of Type 4s in this post with Marriage and Family Therapist, Joanne Kim …

Enneagram 3s have a habit of performing – whether that be performing success, humor, authenticity – they scan those around them and reflect back qualities that get them “in,” have a hard time slowing down, and focus more externally than internally …

I’m an Enneagram 2 – someone who puts most of my energy into my relationships and focusing on how others perceive me. That outward focus can sometimes cause 2s to lose track of their own needs. Learn about the nuances of type 2s as I talk about living as one!

Each new year is a season to reflect and set an intention for the year to come. Download my FREE visioning exercise with prompts to create your own vision for the year ahead and help move through anxiety, stress, and burnout …