Typology Caring for Every Type at Christmas: A Holiday Conversation with Christina Wilcox (Replay)
Dec 18, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Christina Wilcox, an Enneagram teacher and author, shares her journey from mistyping to embracing her true identity as an Enneagram Six. She offers invaluable insights on navigating holiday stress and joy for every type, revealing how to support loved ones through practical care tips. Christina highlights the importance of presence and gratitude, especially for Fours, and provides strategies for managing social anxiety, particularly for Sixes. This conversation equips listeners with tools for deeper connections during the emotionally charged holiday season.
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Mistyped Before Finding Her Type
- Christina Wilcox first mistyped as a Four and then as a Three before discovering she was a Six through therapy and life changes.
- She explains stress-induced Three behaviors explained earlier mistypes and how knowing her true type felt like a revealing mirror.
Practice Social Courage Through Exposure
- Christina recommends exposure to uncomfortable social situations as a form of practice to build confidence and counter social anxiety.
- She describes deliberately putting herself in hard moments to gather evidence she can cope and grow trust in herself.
Lighten The One's Holiday Load
- For Ones, notice the load they carry and take concrete steps to lighten responsibilities during the holidays.
- Act by removing tasks or giving thoughtful gifts that relieve their perceived duty to fix everything.