We’re off and writing! Currently in March, the month of therapeutic frameworks, and you can check out the rest of the project schedule here. Be sure to subscribe so you’re set to never miss a post.
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It’s hard to think about the Self without getting into self actualization, which is an idea made popular by psychologist/researcher Abraham Maslow in the 1940s. You’ve probably heard of it because it’s a foundational concept in psychology and within the self-help realm. Pop Quiz! Without googling it or referencing anything, how would you define self actualization? And why does it matter? Jot down your thoughts before continuing on. My guess is that you went with something along the lines of: It matters because that’s how people ultimately find happiness or satisfaction. It’s how people feel successful, inside and out. It’s… …Keep reading!
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Next Step: Fold In The Cheese If you haven’t read part 1, it’s a good idea to go back and do that first. Or at least skim it. We covered why this wheel is useful for mapping the self and got into the nitty gritty details of pages 1-4. Now in part 2, we’ll finish out the exercise by walking in-depth through pages 5-6 of the worksheet you can see in the photos (which you can get a copy of by subscribing). Basically, we’re folding in the cheese. Which I cannot describe to you, all I can do is show… …Keep reading!
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Using the Wheel of Power + Privilege It’s starting, it’s starting, it’s STARTING. We’re officially launched and starting with our planned reflection activities for January. First up is a very structured exercise in mapping out aspects of social identity using the Wheel of Power + Privilege. Using social identity wheels as a tool for self-reflection has become increasingly popular in educational and corporate settings. Whichever wheel you choose (there are lots out there) and whomever your facilitator for the activity, it’s a tool to help visually map out various social identities, highlighting areas of privilege and marginalization, which encourages critical… …Keep reading!
