Cards for Calm

25/01/2024

Stop scrolling.

Take a deep breath.

Take a few minutes to visualize being in your happy place, wherever that may be.

12/11/2023

November is Men's Mental Health Month, so remember to look out for the mental health of the fathers in your social circles.

Our book, Daily Self-Care for Dads, poses 5 simple daily questions to help a father (whether with their first newborn or one of several) manage their emotions and keep their life on track.

Available from Amazon in paperback or Kindle.

11/11/2023

Critical lessons in emotion management.

09/11/2023

Men and women may speak a different language when it comes to sharing experiences, and the implications for men’s mental health are profound. When managing our mental health, and both our platonic and romantic relationships, understanding how men and women navigate the disclosure of positive and negative information is crucial.

A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, titled “He said, she said: Gender differences in the disclosure of positive and negative information“, sheds light on intriguing patterns that may influence the mental well-being of the men in your life.

Click below to read more, and learn techniques that can help improve how you communicate.

https://cardsforcalm.com/2023/11/09/breaking-the-silence-men-mental-health-and-the-art-of-information-sharing/

Men and women may speak a different language when it comes to sharing experiences, and the implications for men’s mental health are profound. When managing our mental health, and both our pla…

01/02/2023

With one-third of 7th and 9th graders, and half of 11th graders, experienced chronic sadness, 2023 is the year we focus on child mental health.

about one-third of 7th and 9th graders — and half of 11th graders — experienced chronic sadness during the 2020–2021 school year.

03/01/2023

Cards for Calm is an evidence-based therapy tool that helps people find better ways to deal with negativity and anxiety.

The cards use techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help users identify inaccurate or negative thinking and respond to challenging situations in more effective ways.

For both self-care and mental health professionals, the 54 cards help develop healthy emotional responses, improve social skills, and more capably manage stress.

Used by therapists, counselors, educators, and social workers, Cards for Calm helps find new ways of approaching common problems.

Designed in California and printed in Kentucky, Cards for Calm is American Made.

11/11/2022

"Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Is as Effective as an Antidepressant Drug for Treating Anxiety Disorders"

A guided mindfulness-based stress reduction program was as effective as use of the gold-standard drug—the common antidepressant drug escitalopram—for patients with anxiety disorders, according to results of a first-of-its-kind, randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center.

From neurosciencenews.com.

07/09/2022

How Can I Sleep When My Mind Is Racing?

Our minds can be overstimulated when we want to rest. It can be hard to calm ourselves down.

You can slow everything down just by remembering three numbers:
4. 7. And 8.

First, push the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth, and keep it there.
(Trust me, it won’t be as weird as it sounds.)

Breathe in through your nose as you count to 4.
Hold that breath as you count to 7.
Breathe out through your mouth as you count to 8.

Try and repeat this 4 times. You’ll feel calmer and more ready to sleep.

Follow for more advice on how to deal with negative thinking and anxiety.

06/09/2022

How can I get rid of negative thoughts?

We all have negative thoughts, it’s a natural part of how we process emotions.

Don’t try to stop them. Instead, take a moment to realize it isn’t your only thought.

When you notice a negative thought, imagine freezing it.
Do you shoot ice from your fingertips? Or have freeze breath? Do you make icicles rain down on it?

Once the negative thought is trapped in ice, you can leave it there and get on with your day. Or shatter it into a thousand shards.

Or watch it melt into a little puddle, then step over it 💧

Follow for more advice on how to deal with negative thinking and how to better manage your mental health.

18/07/2022

Looking to bring some calm into your new school year?

Helping improve focus and self-confidence, our Imaginhero deck will help your home school student think like a superhero.

Link in bio, or search "Imaginhero" on Amazon or Walmart.

27/05/2022

We have print files for our mental health card game! And here's a first look at the slip cover for the deck.

, the game where you fight negativity.

10/11/2021

In yet another unprecedented year, deciding on gifts for friends and family is likely to be the last thing on your mind this holiday season. In order...