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Understanding Our Social Identities

Course on Embracing
Diversity

Foster empathy and social skills in your child through an
understanding of diversity and identity.

Understanding Our
Social Identities

Expert-designed, research-backed, and ready to bring
life-changing skills into everyday learning.

Course Overview

Explore What Makes Up a Social Identity

Understand how factors like race, gender, culture, and ability shape how we see ourselves and how others see us.

Recognize Visible and Invisible Aspects of Identity

Reflect on parts of identity that are easily seen and those that may be hidden or misunderstood

Understand the Impact of Labels and Stereotypes

Examine how assumptions and generalizations can affect people’s confidence, safety, and opportunity.

Build Respect and Curiosity for Differences

Practice listening, asking thoughtful questions, and appreciating diverse experiences and perspectives.

Meet the Course Creator

Sel-Plus-Plan

Sam Colbert

Dr. Sam Colbert is a Licensed Psychologist. He has his PhD in Counseling Psychology and his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with his undergraduate degree from SUNY Geneseo. Sam works as a practicing Psychologist providing therapy to a range of people with a range of concerns and is very passionate about research and education. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented hundreds of workshops for both professionals and the general public, alike. Additionally, he has taught multiple undergraduate courses.

Sam is very excited to bring his clinical, teaching, and research experience to his work on Bloomster! Sam believes that people are capable of great growth and learning. Developing advanced social and emotional skills not only will prepare students to excel in both their personal, academic, and social pursuits, it will help them become more socially responsible adults. The courses he has co-authored with screenwriter, Anthony Crutcher, and comic artist, Joseph Shepherd are meant to be educational in nature. Although Sam hopes that the lessons and tools will be helpful for students and their parents alike, these resources should not be considered therapeutic help. If you are experiencing distress, please contact a helping professional. He thanks you for embarking on this learning journey with him!