The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast Exploring the Integration of IFS and the Enneagram with Joan Ryan Part 2
Jan 14, 2022
Joan Ryan, an expert on the Enneagram, joins Tammy Sollenberger to explore how the Enneagram integrates with Internal Family Systems. They discuss the three Centers of Intelligence—head, heart, and gut—highlighting unique emotional processing for each type. The conversation reveals how understanding one's Enneagram type can shed light on internal emotional dynamics, particularly the influences of fear and grief. Additionally, they dive into themes of connection and disconnection, providing insights on navigating emotions like anger and enhancing emotional awareness.
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Gut Triad Uses Bodily Sensing
- Body/gut triad (8,9,1) relies on bodily sensing or gut instinct to make decisions and assess control.
- These types are sensitive to power, control, and how situations feel in the body.
Triads Share Underlying Emotional Fuel
- Each triad has an underlying emotional 'fuel' that consistently influences parts' behavior.
- Identifying this fuel helps spot parts and understand what drives patterns.
Fear Fuels The Head Triad
- Head triad's predominant fuel is fear, shaping anticipatory thinking and protection strategies.
- Fear can be unconscious, especially in sevens who transform it into positive planning.