Compassion Camp

An introduction to overlapping identities through self-exploration.

As individuals, we are comprised of a multitude of identities. Some of areas of identity may afford us certain privileges and advantages, while others lead to marginalization, discrimination, and unequal treatment. In order to hold compassionate space for the multiple identities of others, we must first explore the multiple identities in within ourselves.  

Using Pamela Hay’s (2008) ADDRESSING model, we will explore 10 areas of personal identity in the context of social privilege and marginalization, deepen our understanding of systemic oppression, and powerfully utilize language in order to identify and address social imbalance.

What to bring:  Journals are encouraged.