Sentences with phrase «better sense of identity»

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That, I maintain, is not possible without a restored sense of sexual identity; a sense of what it means to be a man, what it means to be a woman, what it can mean to show together a better image of God.

He's one of the best thinkers in modern times — explaining concepts like postmodernism and identity politics in the context of the Soviet Union and in the context of common sense.

Christian identity is a personal component in something that characterizes every Christian tradition at its best — the sense of tension with the present order.

When this process is well advanced, there is a strong sense of group identity, of group boundaries and of cohesiveness, interdependency, and belonging.

I am still journeying, but I am well, with a whole new sense of identity and purpose.

The father who, upon the birth of his first son, buys a room full of balls and bats and weights and punching bags had better examine his own sense of identity.

(3) However we handle it, we are making a deep and vital change in our own sense of identity and asking the church to change as well.

Perhaps Chef Schwartz sums it up best, having noted, «The entire Marina Kitchen team has a great sense of our identity and works hard to stay true to our vision... we are always looking for the «next best thing» and... staying relevant is what we're about.»

Raising a happy, healthy, well adjusted child who has a clear sense of self and identity is a job that adoptive parents should take pride in.

As well as a direct effect on support for Scottish independence, personality also has important indirect effects, which operate through the influence of personality on things such as a voter's sense of national identity and appetite for risk.

He said «working together for the common good is the way to create a new and inspiring sense of national identity.»

NH: The book demonstrates a myriad of new influential actors and the resurgence and emergence of ideas (old and new) in China — complicating the control the CCP has traditionally had over its foreign and domestic policy — as well as a sense that China is nearing a cross-roads in formulating its international identity (from a developing to developed state).

The bill cites the commission's policy that «state parks should foster and strengthen the sense of purpose, well being and identity of the citizens of this state.»

All the same, many electorates are unperturbed by threats because of the enhanced sense of personal well being derived from the «feeling of being involved and having political influence» and «inclusion, identity, and self - determination.

This is how the sense of identity, belonging and place of the many Englands can be better embedded and expressed.

Cleaning and greening vacant lots might be just enough of a change, Kaplan says, to help build a sense of ownership and neighborhood identity in the affected communities so they can come together and push for larger improvements like better schools and sanitation — and remain in the neighborhood to enjoy them.

Dr. Goering's work at the CSNE includes studying the effects of neural technology on an individual's identity, agency (the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices) and sense of autonomy, as well as helping to create better - informed ethical guidelines and education for neural engineers.

Add a Hitchcockian mistaken identity plot, some appealing actors, and a keen sense of visual style, and this one appears well on its way to being one of the better nifty thrillers to come out in recent years.

Unsure of his identity, he uncovers a world of unusual stories and characters — as well as a growing sense of who he and his real family are.»

Teacher mindset / fear was a challenge most of our schools have faced, as well as teachers» sense of identity...

What Iris inherits is more than nostalgia, it is identity - a sense of place in time and history as well as physical space.

If getting a good feel for your retirement typology still doesn't give you a clear sense of what your identity and purpose will be after hanging up your working boots, don't worry — a lot of people still won't know.

A stark contrast to her well - known abstract, spray - painted works, these prints retain a sense of self - portraiture that transcends gender identity, presenting fluid, dynamic bodies that provoke questions of artmaking and representation.

Having grown up in an impoverished neighborhood in Chicago, Quinn explains, «I hope to convey a sense of how our experiences, both good and bad, operate to construct our identities.

Questioning the effects of a rapidly evolving culture on «our sense of self and identity as well as on art's form and larger social role» — as the exhibition claims to do — has been a concern of varying degree within the arts since the early modern period and will likely continue to have new permutations every generation.

Wanting to know more about this forgotten relative, as well as embracing the possibility of having a better sense of his own identity, Silano developed an interest in gay men who died as a result of the AIDS epidemic.

Long - inspired by her late mother's femininity and sense of style, the studio portraiture of Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee and Malian photographer Malick Sidibé, as well as historic European portraiture, Thomas uses photography to interpret black beauty, identity, and sexuality.

«Consensus - messaging» works quite well for «anti-consensus» messengers, i.e., «skeptics» as a way to consolidate their sense of group identification through identity - aggressive and identity - defensive behaviors.

A person's employment is an essential component of his or her sense of identity, self - worth and emotional well - being.»

The Report's central conclusion is that, although traditional legal pedagogy is very effective in certain aspects, it overemphasizes legal theory and underemphasizes practical skills and professional development.5 By focusing on theory in the abstract setting of the classroom, the Report argues, traditional legal education undermines the ethical foundations of law students and fails to prepare them adequately for actual practice.6 Traditional legal education is effective in teaching students to «think like lawyers,» but needs significant improvement in teaching them to function as ethical and responsible professionals after law school.7 As I will discuss in greater detail below, in general, the Report recommends «contextualizing» and «humanizing» legal education by integrating clinical and professional responsibility courses into the traditional core curriculum.8 In this way, students will learn to think like lawyers in the concrete setting of actual cases and clients.9 The Report refers to pedagogical theories developed in other educational settings and argues that these theories show that teaching legal theory in the context of practice will not only better prepare students to be lawyers, it will also foster development of a greater and more deeply felt sense of ethical and professional identity.10

A person's employment is an essential component of his or her sense of identity, self - worth and well - being

Courses at the Windsor Clinical Law program are designed to incorporate reflective practice, helping students to develop their own sense of professional identity and to better understand their relationship with clinical practice.

To start with, it might be good to remind ourselves that «identity» has as a core sense the notion of being the «same as» something else — that is, it's a comparative notion.

He is best known for developing a life - story theory of human identity, through which he has demonstrated that people form sense of purpose in their lives by creating «personal myths.»

The study found that happiness was ever more likely when the participants knew themselves well and had a firm sense of identity.

I have helped clients in developing a sense of identity, boundaries, self - care, and holistic well - being.

I value helping patients find their sense of identity, even amidst crisis, and supporting them to understand and make decisions that promote well - being and growth.»

I also enjoy helping transgender and gender - queer clients through the transition process, as well as helping those who are gender - questioning develop a sense of their own personal gender identity.»

Family rituals make family members feel good and create a sense of identity, security and belonging.

When students have a strong cultural identity, they are well - placed to make social connections with others and to develop a sense of belonging to their school and local community.

Developing a sense of cultural identity supports the development of your child's identity and self - esteem, as well as their feeling of belonging to their community.

It is also important to avoid losing your own sense of identity by becoming too close to a romantic partner.26 To help recognize if you are in a bad relationship, you should turn to close others (roommates, friends, parents) who, research shows, are better judges of your relationship than you.27 If people close to you suggest that you should get out of a relationship, it may be wise to seriously consider their advice.

The programs also provide a greater awareness of the implications of major loss on an individual's sense of identity — which may involve a revision of one's self - definition — as well as the possibility of life enhancing «post traumatic growth» as one integrates the loss experience.

Kinship foster parents have been documented to be more accepting of these other attachment relationships and, as a result, report better relationships than nonrelated foster parents with the children in their care.76 Finally, an awareness and acceptance of one's racial or ethnic heritage is essential for developing a healthy sense of identity.

People with borderline personality often experience insecurities, as well, especially insecurities pertaining to their own sense of identity.

If you are going to give your child a sense of his cultural identity, what better way than by experiencing his birth country firsthand?

Achieve Consistent Positive Relationships (CPR)-- where the youth achieves a well - defined set of caring relationships, a secure sense of belonging and has the social networks in place to form a positive cultural identity and successfully transition to adulthood.

improve the sense of self worth and social and emotional well - being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples both as individuals, communities and as part of the national identity

Support youth in developing a healthy sense of identity and regain dignity as well as providing family members with the opportunity to meet the needs within their family system.

Career and job - related conflicts can deeply impact our sense of well - being and identity.