The Story of (Insert your
name)

Read The Story of Timothy on page 91 in your text.  Use it to help
you begin thinking about writing your own story of uniqueness in a diverse
world. 

In this 3-4 page assignment you will discuss the unique and diverse aspects
of yourself as they relate to:

• Gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, ability, class, and sexual
  orientation (GARREACS). 
• Explain “who you are” and what your experiences have been as they relate to
  the concept of diversity. 
• Include any aspects reviewed in the first two weeks’ readings (Ch. 1,2,3,4,
  6) that are relevant to YOU. 
• Assess your development in relation to the identity theories discussed in the readings. Which model applies the most to you?
• Consider briefly any historical, social/family, financial/economic,
  cultural, or political considerations that have specifically impacted you or
  your family in your development and in your ability to meet your own needs.
• Summarize the impact of any programs or laws that help or hinder your
  ability to have the life you would like to have.
• Explain how any of the diverse aspects of “who you are” have either been
  helpful or hindered your ability to obtain health or human services.
• Illustrate your points with any personal examples that are relevant.
• Summarize with a focus on where you see the need to gain understanding and
  insight for future work with diverse others