Type Two - Is My Child Becoming Co-dependent?

Send a textIn this heartfelt episode, we explore the world of Enneagram Type Two—children who long to be loved and needed, and who often learn early on to earn connection through helping others. Known as the Helper, this type shines with warmth, empathy, and generosity—but underneath may carry the heavy burden of shame, believing their worth depends on what they do for others.Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she unpacks how the Type Two child forms their identity, how the Harmony Triad (2–5–8) can help restore balance, and what caregivers can do to nurture self-worth and healthy boundaries. You’ll leave with practical tools, compassionate insight, and real encouragement—whether you're raising a Type Two child or healing the one inside yourself.Topics Covered:The shame-based dragon Type Twos wrestle withEarly childhood messages that shape their patternsHow to support emotional honesty and boundariesHarmony triad integration (2–5–8) in parentingWhat Type Twos need to hear to feel safe and seen✨ Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, this episode will help you guide your little helper toward wholeness—not just helpfulness.