The Self-Compassion Deck: 50 Mindfulness-Based Practices Cards – Greeting Card, November 21, 2016

I love the box and the art work. The cards are all about how to think of ways to show yourself some compassion. Sometimes we can be way too hard on our self or perhaps we think being kind to our self is being weak. If this is you, these are some good cards. Sometimes showing kindness to our self increases our ability to show kindness to others. Much is in the way we think about kindness and compassion in general. If you're journaling for growth and success, you can be a little hard on yourself with regard to being accomplished and self-disciplined. These cards can help balance the determination to succeed with self-forgiveness when you mess up. Balance is the key to life. I have truly appreciated these cards for that reason.

I have my clients select 1-3 of these cards at the end of their session, jot down or take a quick cell pic of them, and do them as their "homework" for the week. This is the best, most edifying "homework" ever. Clients come back sometimes with stories or things that the cards brought up for them. I love these, wish I could give decks of them to other therapists and even clients at the community mental health clinic I work at. They're great little helpers to have on hand.

I find these cards helpful in developing self-compassion.

This is a good deck for therapy groups, teen / women’s / men’s groups, & really any communal setting where the goal is open, vulnerable conversation and authentic, meaningful connection. A great tool for therapists, counselors, group leaders...Not super pretty; all cards have same art & formatting. However, great thought-provoking questions for self-reflection & healing. There are also blank cards for writing your own prompts.

Perfect for group discussion and to reiterate positive self talk and self compassion. I found most of the cards appropriate.

I didn't really enjoy using these cards as much as I thought I would with my patients. It's supposed to help with self-compassion, but my clients don't really get that. I think I just work with a tough crowd. The cards are okay. Definitely try the cards with a group of people with a higher acuity.

I work with kids/ teens, and enjoy using these in sessions. They are useful for: initiating conversations for those who struggle with social skills, along with anxiety & perfectionistic thinking, kids who are down on themselves. Honestly I was unsure if they would be too corny for teens. I spread them out and just take turns reading/ completing the task. Then I have the client choose a few to work on for the week! That way if they don’t vibe well with some they don’t have to utilize it. I don’t use the “write your own”- I get the point of it, but I always suggest or say if there’s anything you want to add or feel would be beneficial, etc.. I don’t need blank cards, just sayin.. otherwise, amazing!! 😉

I take this deck and a couple of other similar deks to class each week and let students grab a random card. Of the three I use, this is the most often chosen deck. The first week everyone was required to take one, after that it was optional, but I recommended they use the cards to journal for their own benefit. Out of a class of 24 nursing students studying mental health, about 4-6 have continued to pick a card each week. And others randomly look through and read the cards, commenting to peers. It may not be the intended way to use them, but I would say they are a hit. These students have no extra time in their lives, so the continued interest shows value.