Why create a self-identity map?

  • Identity maps help us consider the many factors that shape who we are as individuals and as communities.
  • An identity map is a reflective progress that allows individuals with facilitation and exploration to find the feelings – emotions – phrases – stories – words – experiences -and beliefs to describe themselves as well as the labels that families and or society may have given them without consideration of their entire story and experiences.
  • In addition to a personal identity map, you can include historical figures, fictional characters, and groups of people as part of your essance.