The Self-Compassion Deck: 50 Mindfulness-Based Practices

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.

These are fabulous! I just gave them to a friend for her birthday and we sat around the dinner table reading the cards and sharing our thoughts. The author Christopher Willard is a wonderful psychologist! I’m taking his online mindfulness course now and loving it! Way to go Dr. Willard!

Not all the cards will apply to anyone. You are supposed to acknowledge and think about the cards that do apply. You can ignore cards that do not apply or throw them away. I find them slightly helpful but not sure if it is my mood and ability to receive the words on the cards or if it is perhaps not applicable to me. Some have been eye opening or thought provoking.

These are the best of this type of card out there. They combine affirmations & reflections with action in a way that is really positive and helps create change within. They are especially transformative if you each draw a card and witness each other. I have used these cards for closing ceremonies at retreats, with friends, with family….every time at least one someone tears up, having a powerful moving moment that creates a shift in life going forward. The shift created ripples to all of those in attendance as we share and witness for each other with these cards. These really are amazing I can’t recommend them enough

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.

I didn't really understand what I was getting into with these cards. I was hoping for something Buddhist but they were more oriented towards self-affirmations and just simple pop psychology. They would be good for a novice practitioner who just wanted to explore something simple, but didn't make it to my Tarot deck supply (I have six). I gave mine away. Not to say not to buy them; just don't expect too much.

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!! 😉

Originally original. Y don'tknow what too say! My goodnesse!

Love these cards, very inspiring and to others too

Love them, have been using them regularly.

These are a great tool to teach, foster or practice self-compassion.