Helping Children Talk about their Lives – a vital resource for supporting children through meaningful conversations

Dr Margot Sunderland, award-winning author presents these therapeutic art cards as a key resource for practitioners working with vulnerable children.

The cards aim to help children make sense of key events in their lives, enabling them to identify their emotions, share their stories, and understand the meanings they attach to their experiences. Many children can relate to these expressive, beautifully illustrated cards, which help them articulate feelings that words often fail to capture. Research shows that using these cards with a therapeutic practitioner can prevent long-term mental and physical health issues by developing emotional expression and understanding.

The set includes 48 cards depicting common emotional states and concerns, as well as a booklet on child trauma healing, supported by cutting-edge research, offering guidance on effectively using the cards and sharing real case examples.