ENNEAGRAM
TYPE 2
OVERVIEW
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2
3
4
5
The Helper
appreciative. generous. friendly
CORE FEAR
Being unloved or unwanted for being their
authentic selves is a twos #1 fear
-fear of disconnection
CORE DESIRE
To feel loved and be wanted for who they
are.
SELF-IMAGE
Lam a "yes" man
anchored and steady
"let me do that for you"
naturally nurturing, but I forget to take care
of myself
goes the extra mile
CORE WEAKENESS
I can take my "helping" quality too far by
helping too much, complaining that I am
underappreciated, and getting angry. I can
either be passive aggressive or directly give
unsolicited advice.
CORE LONGING
you are wanted and loved.
"A friend in need is a
friend indeed."
6
7
2
"let me help you
with that!"
8
AT THEIR BEST
The type 2 "helpers" are, Loving.
compassionate, adaptable, nurturing.
generous, supportive, hospitable, and tuned
in to how people feel. They are empathetic
listeners, and caregivers, they love nothing.
more than pitching in to help with great
compassion.
AT THEIR WORST
They are intrusive, Martyr-like, indirect.
manipulative, possessive, flatter, needy.
and overly accommodating.
HOW TO SHOW A TYPE 2
LOVE:
tell me how you appreciate me
-take a real interest in my problems
let me know that I am special
-If you need to point out something
negative, please be gentle and also tell me
something positive, criticism is hard for me.
