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Topic: Mind - August 20 2026
Why We Need Myriad Identities

VIS Expert Lacey J. Henderson, CMPC, explains how embracing multiple identities can strengthen athletic performance and support life beyond sport.

By Sinclair Richman

VIS Creator

& Lacey Henderson, CMPC

VIS Expert

Topic: Mind

August 20 2026

Myriad
A myriad identity is a complex web of identities, from cultural to social to personal. It’s often seen as the counter to having just one singular identity, and it allows the way we define ourselves to change and shift over time. Research has shown that when people limit themselves to a singular, rigid identity, they have a decreased ability to adapt to situations and crises. This limitation also leads to a fragile level of self-worth. We talked to VIS Expert Lacey J. Henderso...
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