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The Enneagram

As parents, knowing our type can help us understand how and why certain situations are strong emotional triggers for us.  Knowing the type our child is currently operating within primarily can help us meet them where their motivation rests.  We can use this knowledge for healing, transformation, and playing our way through equipping our children to become responsible for meeting their own needs while respecting others'.

 

Children’s Nine Styles of Behavior

 

The One- wants to get things right.

 

The Two-Helper wants to be liked.

 

The Three-Achiever is driven to perform well (perceived as performing well).

 

The Four-Romantic is focused on feelings, concerned with suffering and beauty.

 

The Five-Observer is curious and wants to understand everything.

 

The Six-Questioner looks for security.

 

The Seven-Adventurer seeks newness and fun.

 

The Eight-Asserter is strong and energetic.

 

The Nine-Peacemaker wants to be content and to avoid conflict.

 

You may be able to see how these types relate to various needs. 

​There will be tools added to this site to help you understand what your child's motivation might be and how you can support them in meeting their own needs through various activities and games you can play with your child.

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