PERSONAL AGREEMENT WITH MYSELF



PERSONAL AGREEMENT WITH MYSELF

I, ___________________________________________________________ (Write your full name here.)

understand that it is OK to be imperfect with regard to my understanding of people who are different from me.

I have permission to reveal ignorance and misunderstanding.

I have permission to struggle with these issues and be open and honest about my feelings.

I am a product of my culture, upbringing, environment, and experiences, and “I am who I am.” I do not feel guilty about what I believe, but I do take responsibility for:

Accepting as much new information and knowledge as I can, and

Challenging myself to examine my assumptions and beliefs.

I grant permission to the other members of the staff to struggle with these issues and be open about their feelings.

I agree to respect the confidentiality of all personal information shared in the group.

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(Signature)

[This is taken almost verbatim from a “Personal Agreement” copyrighted by Professional Development Group, Inc. in 1993]

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