Presented at the 2024 Summit

What is Core Identity? How Does It Affects You?

0.3 CEUs, PS PPO

This workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of core identity and its profound influence on individuals’ lives. Participants will delve into the concept of core identity, examining its formation, components, and impact on personal beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. The workshop aims to foster greater self-awareness and understanding of the intersectionality of identity, empowering attendees to navigate their identities more authentically and inclusively.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.9/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.9/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Very heavy topic but very good expose for anyone who needs to see all other identities. Amazing workshop!!

  • Summit Attendee

    Beautiful modeling of honesty and self-analysis of where our identity lies, as painful as if may be. THANK YOU.

  • Summit Attendee

    This was an amazing workshop and made me really think about how my core identity affects my work. Also how many things make up my core identity. Thank you so much for this great workshop!

Meet Your Presenter

CDI, B.S.

Lamar Ray

Consultant, Instructor, Certified Interpreter, Trainer and Mentor Lamar was born and raised in Buffalo NY. He attended St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from RIT, witha Bachelor of Science in multidisciplinary degree in Psychology/Sociology/Deaf Studies. He has an Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the Canadian Institute of English. Lamar is a Nationally Certified Deaf Interpreter, (CDI) and holds RID certification. For over 20 years Lamar has interpreted and taught in many areas:American Sign Language (ASL) Deaf Studies at SUNY Fredonia NY and SUNY Brockport, NY,Team taught Interpreter Ethics, Medical and Legal Training at Holyoke Community College (HCC), Holyoke, MA. ASL Teacher in Bedford HS, Bedford NH, Interpreter Training & Translation at University of New Hampshire (UNH) Manchester. Lamar co-developed a lecture series from: Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture. His articles on Deaf culture have been published in the national RID Views, and he has been used extensively in many ASL translation projects.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies, PPO program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.