Homework for the Journey
From time to time, we all need to externalize and write out what it is we are going through, longing for, or have already overcome. Feel free to browse through our collection of resources
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Worksheets
I Statement Model for Assertive Communication
The “I Statement Model” is an assertive way of handling feelings. Think of a relationship or situation that you have recently experienced, and then fill in the blanks using this model as an alternate means of expressing your feelings. By leading “I feel,” you are simply stating how the situation affects you personally, and you are approaching from a place of non-judgement. Additionally, the person you are communicating with cannot refute your statement since it’s simply how you feel. It could be helpful to pair this form of communication with the Imago Dialogue.
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Mindfulness: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
This technique will help ground your clients in their five senses and stay in the present.
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Effective Messaging Strategies for Conversations About Race
This exercise explores previous conversations you've had about race and how you'd like to talk about race in future conversations.
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Grieving the Role I Have Within the System of Racism
Please first complete the worksheet entitled, “Applying the Five Stages of Grief to My Experiences with Racism.” How do you really feel about the role you have within the racial hierarchy? What have been the impacts of this on your life in terms of grief and loss? Respond to the questions below to increase your awareness about this grief and loss.
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Identifying Your Earliest Memories of Race and Racism
To understand how racism works, it’s important to know about your racial identity and your racial identity development. This activity is centered around understanding your early memories of your racial identity.
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Worksheets
Race, Dating, and Intimate Relationships
Take a moment to consider your history with attraction, dating, and intimate relationships, and answer the questions below.
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Sexual Orientation + Race = My Intersecting Identities of Privilege and Oppression
This exercise explores your differing identities as related to sexual orientation and race.
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Religious Identity + Race = My Intersecting Identities of Privilege and Oppression
This exercise explores your differing identities as related to religion and race.
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Gender + Race = My Intersecting Identities of Privilege and Oppression
This exercise explores your differing identities as related to gender and race.