Enneagram, Relationships
Joanne Kim
The Enneagram & Ted Lasso: Types & ...

In a conversation with Catherine Quiring of the Coming Home to Ourselves Substack, we explore the Enneagram through the lens of the show Ted Lasso, going into the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of instincts & subtypes in the Enneagram, and how these concepts can help individuals navigate their personal growth and relationships.

The Enneagram & Ted Lasso: Types & Subtypes in Relationships
Enneagram, Relationships
Joanne Kim
Relationship Patterns of the Three Enneagram ...

In a conversation with Jenn Pinkerton of the Redhead Reveal Podcast, we explore what kinds of relationship patterns the three Enneagram Instincts (Self-Preservation, Social, & Sexual) get stuck in and how to grow beyond. See how your & your loved one’s instinct sequence helps & hurts your connection!

Relationship Patterns of the Three Enneagram Instincts
Enneagram, Trauma & Abuse, Brainspotting, Relationships
Joanne Kim
How Brainspotting can Strengthen Your ...

Struggling with emotional triggers or intimacy issues in your relationships because you were hurt in the past? Brainspotting is a powerful trauma therapy that helps you release past wounds stored in the body—so you can clearly see and effectively attend to each new person and moment clearly for what it is, instead of what your old trauma ghosts tell you they are.

How Brainspotting can Strengthen Your Relationships
Enneagram, Personal Growth, Starter Kit
Joanne Kim
How "The Mask" is the Perfect Metaphor for the ...

“The Mask”, featuring Jim Carrey, is a great movie that illustrates what the Enneagram types are like: masks (or personas) we don until we become so “fused” with them that we forget our true selves. Read this blog to learn about your mask!

How "The Mask" is the Perfect Metaphor for the Enneagram
Enneagram, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Joanne Kim
Enneagram Types & Therapy

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
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3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

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3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Join me and Lauren LaSalle as we talk on her podcast The Highly Sensitive Podcast about three ways to calm your nervous system as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

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How to Use Your Triggers for Growth

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How to Use Your Triggers for Growth

Our triggers are our body's way of signaling that there's an important thing that we need to heal from. We need to pay attention to our triggers instead of taking our triggers as signals that there's something wrong with us. Learn more about how to use your triggers as growth jumpstarters.

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Enneagram Type Six: What It's Like

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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.

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Enneagram Type Nine: What It's Like

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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.

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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