Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

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Susan Parker Jones, LPCC, NCC

11 episodes

1 month ago

In this heartfelt episode, we step into the inner world of the Enneagram Type Three child—confident, motivated, and often praised for their performance. But beneath the gold stars and success stories lies a deeper question: Am I still loved if I stop achieving? Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she explores how emerging Type Threes develop the belief that love must be earned through doing and impressing. Learn how to support your Three child ...

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Episodes (11/11)

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Type Three - Why Does My Child Take Losing So Hard?

3 months ago

9 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Type Two - Is My Child Becoming Co-dependent?

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the world of Enneagram Type Two—children who long to be loved and needed, and who often learn early on to earn connection through helping others. Known as the Helper, this type shines with warmth, empathy, and generosity—but underneath may carry the heavy burden of shame, believing their worth depends on what they do for others. Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she unpacks how the Type Two child forms th...

4 months ago

10 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Type One - Why Is My Child So Hard on Themselves?

In this episode, we explore the tender heart and high standards of the Type One child—often called the Improver or Reformer. These kids are responsible, principled, and driven by a deep desire to get it right. But behind the helpfulness and maturity is often an inner critic that never quiets down. We’ll talk about how Type One children manage their anger, why they may struggle with black-and-white thinking, and how their need to be good can come at the cost of joy. You’ll learn practical stra...

4 months ago

10 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Type Nine - How Can I Raise A Peacemaker?

In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we explore Type 9—the Peacemaker—and how their natural desire for peace can quietly lead them to lose touch with their own voice. Licensed therapist and Enneagram practitioner Susan Parker Jones explains how Type 9 children often learn to withdraw or merge with others to avoid conflict, and what parents can do to help them develop confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. You’ll learn how the dragon of anger sh...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Type Eight - Help! My Child Is So Bossy!

What does it mean to raise—or be—a Type 8? In this episode, Susan Parker Jones dives deep into the bold, instinctive, and often misunderstood energy of the Type Eight child. Learn how to recognize emerging Eight traits, support your child’s resilience and heart space, and use the Enneagram Harmony Triad (8–2–5) to foster balance. Whether you're raising a strong-willed child or healing your own inner Eight, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt encouragement for the journey.

5 months ago

13 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Can I use the Enneagram in Parenting?

In this opening episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones lays the foundation for the journey ahead. Discover how the Enneagram—especially through the lens of the Harmony Model—can help us understand the stories we formed in childhood and the patterns we carry into parenting, relationships, and personal growth. We’ll explore the three centers of intelligence (Head, Heart, and Body), the emotional dragons of fear, shame, and anger, and how our ear...

5 months ago

11 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Tip of the Iceberg - Looking Beneath the Behaviors of Children

In this heartfelt episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, Susan Parker Jones invites you to look beneath the surface of children’s behavior and discover what’s really going on inside. Whether it’s a tantrum, defiance, or withdrawal, every behavior carries a story — and a need. Drawing from trauma-informed strategies like Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and real-life examples, Susan explores how we can move from correction to connection. You’ll learn the importance of nervous system...

5 months ago

10 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

Healing the Hard Places: Attachment, the ICN, and the Enneagram

From the moment we’re born, we’re wired for connection — but what happens when our early experiences disrupt that connection? In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones unpacks how attachment theory and the Inner Childhood Narrative (ICN) intertwine, shaping how we view ourselves, others, and the world. Drawing from her book The Wholehearted Child, Susan walks through the six early risk factors that impact secure attachment, the four major...

5 months ago

11 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

The ICN and the Enneagram: Understanding Your Childhood Filters

What if your strongest emotional reactions, your relationship patterns, and even your inner voice weren’t random — but rooted in childhood? In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, Susan Parker Jones guides us into a deeper understanding of the Inner Childhood Narrative (ICN) — the unconscious story we write in childhood about who we are, how safe we are, and whether we can count on others. You’ll explore how these narratives shape emotional reactions, self-talk, and relationship dynam...

6 months ago

11 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

For Every Parent Who’s Ever Wondered If They’re Enough

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a heartfelt reading of the Introduction to my book, The Wholehearted Child — a celebration of all who nurture, guide, and help heal the next generation. Whether you are parenting children, nurturing students, supporting clients, or tending to the younger parts of yourself, this episode is a reminder that your presence matters more than perfection. This is a gift of encouragement for every mother, teacher, therapist, and nurturer doing the quiet, courageou...

6 months ago

13 minutes

Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us

"Do I Matter?" How Our Inner Story is Shaped in Childhood

Every child is asking: Do I matter? Am I safe? Do you see me? In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones invites you to look beneath your words — and discover the powerful role they play in shaping a child’s inner world. You’ll learn how a child’s Inner Childhood Narrative (ICN) is formed through the micro-messages embedded in everyday conversations, and how the Enneagram helps us understand the emotional blueprints children carry. Through...

6 months ago

13 minutes