Understanding Your Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
Have you ever found yourself torn between two choices, saying something like, “A part of me wants to eat healthy tonight, but another part of me wants to grab a bag of tacos!”? This simple statement reveals a deeper truth: we are more than just one thing.
Each of us contains different internal parts that influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. That’s why at Your Enneagram Coach, we developed a new concept called The Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP). EIP is a powerful tool designed to help you identify and understand these internal dynamics so you can move toward greater self-awareness and personal growth.
What is EIP?
EIP recognizes that while you always remain your main Enneagram Type—with its core motivations, fears, and desires—there are other influential parts within you. These parts don’t change your type, but they do impact how your type expresses itself in different situations.
EIP includes six key internal parts:
- ❤️🩹 The Wounded Child – The part of you that holds past hurts and limiting beliefs.
- ❤️ The Beloved Child – The part of you that embraces truth, grace, and growth.
- 🪽 Two Wings – The Enneagram Types directly adjacent to your main type, which offer additional perspectives and tendencies.
- ➡️ Two Paths – The Enneagram Types connected to your main type through the stress and growth arrows, shaping your coping mechanisms and areas of potential development.
Who’s Driving Your Inner Bus?
Imagine your inner world as a bus—when your Beloved self is driving, all the other parts of your heart feel safe and supported. But when your Beloved part steps back, the others panic and scramble for control of the wheel, relying on old coping strategies that don’t truly help. They’re doing their best to protect the most vulnerable part of you (your Wounded Child), but they aren’t equipped to lead. The key is to bring your healthiest self back to the driver’s seat, creating balance and guiding all parts of your heart with clarity and care.
Why EIP Matters
Are you new to the Enneagram? Does the Enneagram feel overwhelming or too complicated to apply to your daily life?
Maybe you’ve explored it but struggled to use it for real growth, or perhaps you’re already a fan looking for a clearer, more practical approach.
If so, you're not alone! The EIP offers a fresh way to understand yourself and navigate personal transformation with clarity and ease.
The Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP) gives you a framework to:
- Recognize and name the internal conflicts you experience.
- Identify when a part of you is leading you toward or away from personal growth.
- Integrate all parts of yourself to foster emotional and relational health.
Your main Enneagram type is the foundation of your personality, but EIP helps you see the complexity within it. Instead of feeling stuck in one pattern, you can use this understanding to grow and thrive in all areas of life.
Enneagram Internal Profiles (EIP)
for Each Type
Type 1’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 1’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to make mistakes and that you are flawed, corrupt, or inherently wrong.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 9 Wing - Blinds you from your inner critic, leading to a lack of self-awareness.
- Type 2 Wing - Inserts you into others’ lives to fix their flaws and mistakes.
- Type 4 Path - Focuses on your flaws and believes no one understands how right you are.
- Type 7 Path - Encourages rebellious, indulgent behavior to satisfy repressed cravings.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 1’s Beloved Child reminds you that you are worthy and good as you are, and growth comes from self-compassion, not just self-criticism.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 9 Wing - Gifts you with warmth, compassion, and empathy.
- Type 2 Wing - Helps you support others without criticism.
- Type 4 Path - Brings creativity and appreciation for beauty within order and logic.
- Type 7 Path - Encourages joy, freedom, and adventure, helping you break free from rigid expectations.
Type 2’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 2’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to have personal needs and that you are unloved, rejected, or only valuable when helping others.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 1 Wing - Convinces you that you know what’s best for others.
- Type 3 Wing - Focuses on managing your image to showcase how much you give.
- Type 8 Path - Becomes reactive, challenging, and defensive when feeling unappreciated.
- Type 4 Path - Feels misunderstood and longs for someone to recognize your struggles.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 2’s Beloved Child reminds you that you are worthy of love and care, regardless of what you do for others.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 1 Wing - Provides wisdom and direction when supporting others.
- Type 3 Wing - Encourages efficiency and practicality while prioritizing self-care.
- Type 8 Path - Strengthens your ability to advocate for yourself and others.
- Type 4 Path - Helps you honor others’ uniqueness and offer emotional support without overextending.
Type 3’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 3’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to have your own emotions and identity, fearing that you are only valuable through achievements.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 9 Wing - Blinds you from your inner critic, leading to a lack of self-awareness.
- Type 2 Wing - Inserts you into others’ lives to fix their flaws and mistakes.
- Type 4 Path - Focuses on your flaws and believes no one understands how right you are.
- Type 7 Path - Encourages rebellious, indulgent behavior to satisfy repressed cravings.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 3’s Beloved Child reminds you that your worth is not tied to performance—you are valued simply for who you are.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 2 Wing - Seeks validation by being indispensable to others.
- Type 4 Wing - Feels misunderstood and burdensome due to the pressure of maintaining an image.
- Type 6 Path - Fears failure and avoids risks.
- Type 9 Path - Numbs emotions and avoids self-reflection to stay productive.
Type 4’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 4’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to be like everyone else, leading to feelings of shame, longing, and emotional intensity.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 3 Wing – Seeks external validation by curating an image instead of embracing authenticity.
- Type 5 Wing – Withdraws too much, overanalyzing emotions instead of engaging with the world.
- Type 2 Path – Overextends yourself to feel needed, but resents it when others don’t reciprocate.
- Type 1 Path – Becomes overly self-critical, fixating on flaws instead of accepting growth as a process.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 4’s Beloved Child reminds you that you are inherently valuable and that belonging doesn’t require being different.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 3 Wing – Helps you take action on your dreams and express yourself with confidence.
- Type 5 Wing – Grounds your emotions with insight and depth, allowing for healthy reflection.
- Type 2 Path – Brings warmth and connection, reminding you that you are loved as you are.
- Type 1 Path – Encourages discipline and purpose without sacrificing your individuality.
Type 5’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 5’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to have needs or to take up space, leaving you feeling depleted, incapable, and disconnected.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 4 Wing – Withdraws to avoid obligations and assumes no one will respect your boundaries.
- Type 6 Wing – Becomes overly suspicious and hesitant, overanalyzing every decision.
- Type 7 Path – Overextends yourself in an attempt to do everything at once, leading to burnout.
- Type 8 Path – Rigidly protects boundaries, pushing others away to avoid feeling depleted.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 5’s Beloved Child reminds you that you are capable, resourceful, and have valuable insights to share with the world.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 4 Wing – Enhances your depth and creativity, allowing for meaningful self-expression.
- Type 6 Wing – Provides discernment and courage to take informed risks.
- Type 7 Path – Brings optimism and a sense of adventure to balance introspection.
- Type 8 Path – Helps you stand firm in your expertise and assert your knowledge confidently.
Type 6’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 6’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to trust yourself, leading to fear of abandonment and constant vigilance.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 5 Wing – Retreats into analysis paralysis, avoiding action due to fear.
- Type 7 Wing – Distracts from uncertainty by seeking stimulation and avoiding commitments.
- Type 3 Path – Focuses on external validation to create a sense of security.
- Type 9 Path – Numbs anxieties by staying in routines and avoiding difficult decisions.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 6’s Beloved Child reminds you that you are capable of making sound decisions and that security comes from within.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 5 Wing – Strengthens your ability to research and assess situations wisely.
- Type 7 Wing – Encourages spontaneity and trust in the unknown.
- Type 3 Path – Motivates you to take action despite fear.
- Type 9 Path – Provides a calming presence and the ability to stay grounded under pressure.
Type 7’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 7’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to rely on others, fearing limitation, deprivation, and missing out.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 6 Wing – Becomes overly dependent on others for reassurance and security.
- Type 8 Wing – Rejects feedback and insists on complete autonomy.
- Type 1 Path – Becomes hypercritical of yourself and others when feeling deprived.
- Type 5 Path – Withdraws and intellectualizes to avoid difficult emotions.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 7’s Beloved Child reminds you that contentment is possible and that depth and joy can coexist.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 6 Wing – Fosters commitment and follow-through on meaningful pursuits.
- Type 8 Wing – Grounds you in reality while maintaining enthusiasm.
- Type 1 Path – Brings discipline and direction without stifling joy.
- Type 5 Path – Encourages introspection and self-awareness, creating a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Type 8’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 8’s Wounded Child believes it’s not okay to be vulnerable, fearing betrayal and loss of control.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 7 Wing – Uses humor and distraction to avoid emotional depth.
- Type 9 Wing – Suppresses needs and becomes less self-reflective to avoid confrontation.
- Type 5 Path – Withdraws and hoards resources to remain independent.
- Type 2 Path – Seeks validation by over-inserting yourself into others’ lives.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 8’s Beloved Child reminds you that true strength includes vulnerability and that you are safe even when you let your guard down.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 7 Wing – Brings optimism, playfulness, and a broader perspective.
- Type 9 Wing – Provides patience and the ability to create a safe space for others.
- Type 5 Path – Helps you reflect deeply and act with wisdom.
- Type 2 Path – Channels your leadership into compassionate advocacy for others.
Type 9’s Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP)
❤️🩹 WOUNDED CHILD
Type 9’s Wounded Child believes your presence doesn’t matter, leading to self-forgetting and passivity.
MISALIGNED PARTS
- Type 8 Wing – Pushes back aggressively when feeling unheard, resisting external influence.
- Type 1 Wing – Becomes overly self-critical, trying to do things “right” to maintain peace.
- Type 6 Path – Overanalyzes relationships, fearing conflict and disconnection.
- Type 3 Path – Adopts a people-pleasing persona, prioritizing external validation over authenticity.
❤️ BELOVED CHILD
Type 9’s Beloved Child reminds you that your voice is valuable and that you are worthy of taking up space.
ALIGNED PARTS
- Type 8 Wing – Brings assertiveness and confidence to take action.
- Type 1 Wing – Adds structure and direction while maintaining inner peace.
- Type 6 Path – Encourages loyalty and bravery in relationships.
- Type 3 Path – Helps you show up fully, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully.
