9Seeds: An Integrative Model for Addiction Recovery Based on the Enneagram, Harm Reduction, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change

This article presents the 9Seeds program, an integrative 9-week model for addiction recovery developed at Dynamis Integrative Retreat in Costa Rica. The model addresses a critical gap in addiction treatment by integrating three frameworks: (a) the Enneagram of personality as a diagnostic and therapeutic map, (b) the harm reduction paradigm as an alternative to abstinence-only models, and (c) Prochaska and DiClemente's transtheoretical model of change as a clinical compass for intervention timing. The program further incorporates depth psychology, somatic work, logotherapy, ecotherapy, and ceremonial integration when clinically appropriate. This article outlines the theoretical foundations, program structure, clinical rationale, and differentiated intervention strategies based on Enneagram type. Preliminary clinical observations suggest that personality-informed, stage-matched interventions may improve treatment engagement and reduce premature dropout, particularly among individuals who have not responded to conventional treatment modalities.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18987815
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Ego Development and Educational Practices
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9Seeds: An Integrative Model for Addiction Recovery Based on the Enneagram, Harm Reduction, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change

Patricio Espinoza
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Ego Development and Educational Practices
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9Seeds: An Integrative Model for Addiction Recovery Based on the Enneagram, Harm Reduction, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change

Patricio Espinoza
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This article presents the 9Seeds program, an integrative 9-week model for addiction recovery developed at Dynamis Integrative Retreat in Costa Rica. The model addresses a critical gap in addiction treatment by integrating three frameworks: (a) the Enneagram of personality as a diagnostic and therapeutic map, (b) the harm reduction paradigm as an alternative to abstinence-only models, and (c) Prochaska and DiClemente's transtheoretical model of change as a clinical compass for intervention timing. The program further incorporates depth psychology, somatic work, logotherapy, ecotherapy, and ceremonial integration when clinically appropriate. This article outlines the theoretical foundations, program structure, clinical rationale, and differentiated intervention strategies based on Enneagram type. Preliminary clinical observations suggest that personality-informed, stage-matched interventions may improve treatment engagement and reduce premature dropout, particularly among individuals who have not responded to conventional treatment modalities.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Integrative Medicine Institute (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
Ego Development and Educational Practices
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