Category: Identity

Discussion Questions Who are you? What defines who you are? What is the best thing about being a girl/boy? How is being a girl/boy different from being a boy/girl? Talk about a time when you wished you were not a girl/boy? What group of people do you like to hang out with? What has been…

Activity 1 – Mind Mapping Give each of participant several sheets of paper and a pen and have them write “Who am I?” in the center of each of the pages. Get them to do a series of mind maps where they write down who they perceive themselves to be in various areas of life.…

Today I Choose…. Everything we do in life is a choice. Every choice has a consequence. The consequence can be positive or negative. Young people often find it more difficult to think about the ramifications of their decisions. The pressures and uncertainties during times of trouble can lead to poor choices. This activity focuses on…

People often compare themselves to others. They also wear different masks or put on different faces, depending in the particular norms of the social situation they are in. Masks provide a comforting way for them to hide their true selves and fit in and they serve as a protective barrier to avoid getting hurt. Teenagers,…

Identity Circles / Value Circles Identity Circles (also known as Identity Cards or Value Circles) is a deeper get-to-know-you game, during which you will have an opportunity to discuss with many friends the values that make up your identity and how you prioritize them in your life. For this activity, you will be paired up…