Enneagram:
Type Two

The Helper focuses on the needs of others. The Helper has a compulsive need to be loved and appreciated, to express positive feelings to others, to avoid being seen as needy.

 

Enneagram 2

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Features:

The Heart Center: Approaches others - Over Does
Original Loss: "I was too needy."
Decision: Being helpful will allow you to survive and be loved.
False Claim: "I have no needs. I only care about yours."
Four Adjectives: Caring and generous, but possessive and manipulative.

Self-image: "I am helpful."
Compulsion: To help. Always giving to others
Avoidance: Their own needs
Sin: Pride
Gift: Caring
One Wing: Help others to perfection
Three Wing: Help other to success
Stress Point: 8 - Bossy Bully, Ruthless Steamroller
Security Point: 4 - Able to acknowledge needs and claim and act on own aspirations

Crossing the River: They never cross because they are too busy helping others.
Affirmation: "I am willing to receive as well as give love."

Adjectives for High Functioning Twos

Compassionate

Sympathetic

Needed

Caretaker

Nurturing

Caring

Tender

Warm

Helpful

Concerned

Giving

Loving

Physically Touching  

Feels Others Needs

Adjectives for Average Functioning Twos:

Appreciative

Indispensable

Complimentary

Encouraging

Generous

People Focused

Emotional

Intimate

Catering

Affirming

Adjectives for Low Functioning Twos

Manipulative

Dominating

Possessive

Manipulator

Patronizing

Repressive

Effusive

Prideful

Flatterer

Intrusive

Martyr-Victim-Guilt Producer

Famous Examples of Twos:

Mother Theresa, Barbara Bush, Eleanor Roosevelt, Leo Buscalia, Bill Cosby, Barry Manilow, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny G., Lillian Carter, Martin Sheen, Robert Fulghum, Jack Paar, Ann Landers, Dr. McCoy (Star Trek), Mr. Rogers

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