Enneagram Stress and Security Points Flashcards

When Type 1 (The Perfectionist) is under stress, which Enneagram type do they move toward?

Answer: Type 4

Under stress, Type 1s move to Type 4, becoming moody, withdrawn, and self-pitying—less rational and more emotionally reactive.

In security and growth, Type 1 takes on positive qualities of which type?

Answer: Type 7

Type 1s in security move to Type 7, becoming more spontaneous, joyful, and open to new experiences rather than rigid and critical.

Under stress, Type 4 (The Individualist) moves toward which type's unhealthy patterns?

Answer: Type 2

Stressed Type 4s move to Type 2, becoming clingy, people-pleasing, and overly focused on others' needs as a way to cope.

What term is used to describe the movement toward a type's stress point in Enneagram theory?

Answer: Disintegration

Disintegration refers to the movement toward a stress point, where a type takes on the less healthy characteristics of another type when overwhelmed.

Under stress, Type 7 (The Enthusiast) takes on unhealthy traits of which type?

Answer: Type 1

Stressed Type 7s move to Type 1, becoming self-critical, rigid, perfectionistic, and judgmental—losing their usual optimistic flexibility.

In the Enneagram, what does the security/growth point represent for each type?

Answer: Positive traits they adopt when healthy and secure

The security or integration point represents the positive qualities a type naturally adopts when they are healthy, grounded, and feeling secure.

Which type does Type 5 (The Investigator) move toward under stress?

Answer: Type 7

Under stress, Type 5s move to Type 7, becoming scattered, hyperactive, and prone to escapism instead of their usual focused, withdrawn style.