This episode is part 2 of a discussion about grief, featuring licensed clinical professional counselor Chelsea Steinsdorfer. Hosts Kim Willey and Certified Enneagram Coach Ben Sorrells explore how different Enneagram types experience and process grief, including common behaviors, challenges, and helpful coping strategies for each type.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Each Enneagram type has distinct needs and ways of processing grief
• Understanding your type can help identify healthy ways to work through grief
• Anger and anxiety are common grief responses across all types
• Taking care of physical needs (sleep, exercise) is important while grieving
• Scripture and faith can be powerful tools for managing grief-related anxiety

RESOURCES

PsychologyToday.com - For finding a counselor

BetterHelp.com - Online counseling platform

What Each Type Wants During Grief

Type 1

2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

(Brittany's work referenced for type-specific grief responses):

Type 1’s want to know the “right” way to proceed with guidelines.

Type 2’s want support and approval of others while figuring out how to move forward. While they want support from others, they also want to support others grieving to help strengthen their bonds with those people. 

Type 3’s want to know and set goals quickly. They want to express their emotions but not be overwhelmed by them.

Type 4’s want to discover what is “missing” whether within themselves or in the grieving process. They want to fully express and feel their emotions.

Type 5’s want clarity before making decisions. They also want to avoid excess emotions (both theirs and others).

Type 6’s want certainty in plans and in loyalty. They also want reassurance about the future.

Type 7’s want to explore a range of options. They want freedom to do what they want to do and they prefer quick decisions.

Type 8’s want some sort of control of either themselves or the situation. They want to get things rolling and to move forward.

Type 9’s want to take all points into consideration before doing anything. They also want to avoid conflict and to help reduce others’ discomfort.

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Info credit: Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach)

Hosts: Kim Willey and Ben Sorrells

Ben is a Certified Enneagram Coach through YEC and Beth McCord

Helpful Links:

Discover your Enneagram Type: Here's one that we like! YEC Enneagram Type Assessment

Learn about all 9 types: 9 Types Overview

In-depth Enneagram Courses: YEC Enneagram Courses

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