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

Send a textFrom 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 attachment styles, and how each may show up across the Enneagram types using the Harmony model.Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone doing the brave work of healing your own story, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and reflection — plus questions to help you uncover the deeper patterns at play in your relationships.Tune in to begin understanding the story behind your story — and take your next step toward healing, growth, and secure connection.