Creative Ways to Explore Identity: How Work Creatively with Intersectionality in the Therapeutic Professions

Identity and culture affect every part of a person's life, but exploring the layers of a client's experiences can feel intimidating and awkward. The creative exercises and reflection prompts in this book provide a framework for therapists to open complex conversations about identity with clients, helping them to break the silence of difference. Everyone is a unique combination of varied - and sometimes conflicting - facets that make up their identity. From ethnicity and gender to social class and formal education, the layers of our identity influence every part of our lives, but discussing these layers in the therapeutic space can feel complex and daunting. Easy-to-follow creative activities delve through the intersecting layers of identity, helping clients to explore their own narrative through art. Prompts for reflection encourage open discussion between therapists and clients, creating a framework for conversations that engage with every part of the client's experience. This book offers a vital scaffolding that supports therapists to open complex conversations through creativity, to help clients explore the layers of their identity.