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Self-Discovery Through

Film Characters —

The Self Matrix

Step 1: Acknowledging Positive Qualities

With the next four steps you will be guided to create your Self
Matrix. In building this new matrix, you are asked to identify
attitudes and traits in your own personality that match those of
the characters in your Film Matrix, which you created in
Chapter 8. We will begin in Quadrant I, which contains quali-
ties that you like about yourself.
When Evelyn and Eric filled out their Self Matrix, they
remembered that they tended to care a lot for others and their
well-being, as did Mack. They often express their appreciation
when somebody helps or supports them. They see themselves
as friendly and likable people who value their families and