Exploring Identity Development Models for Youth with Multiple Identities

Kelsey Pacha

Training Description

This highly interactive and informative cultural humility training supports training participants in deepening their understanding of racial, sexuality, gender, and moral development. Through self-reflection and group case study work, attendees will be better equipped to formulate strategies to support healthy identity development with system involved youth.

Learning Objectives

1. Review Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development and Erik Erickson's Stages of Psychosocial Development as a foundation to evaluate several identity development models.

2. Become familiar with Sue et. al's Stages of Racial Identity Development Model, Cass' Model of Gay and Lesbian Development, Bem’s Gender Schema Theory and Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development.