Quick Guide to Using Imagery Cards
Beautiful in their simplicity, Imagery Cards can make great prompts for story-telling, icebreakers, self-reflection, mind-mapping, speech and language support, writing and interviewing. There’s no single way to use Imagery Cards. The possible applications are endless, and we invite you to use Imagery Cards in your own creative way!
Whether you’re facilitating one-on-one or a group of 20, Imagery Cards can help generate genuine conversations and opportunities for deeper understanding. To help you get started, we’ve gathered a few prompts on how you can use Imagery Cards!
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Let’s begin!
The primary approach to using Imagery Cards comprises a facilitator and participant(s).
Before beginning, the facilitator may select however many cards that are relevant to the participant(s). The facilitator may spread the cards face up on the floor or a tabletop, wherever the cards can be easily seen. The facilitator then begins the conversation by providing the participant(s) a question/prompt.
It is up to the facilitator to evaluate what is best and relevant for the group/client. We encourage appropriate prompts and absolute care in deeper conversations. Remember to listen and simply let your group communicate at their own pace!
Note: Each set contains ‘8’ sensitive cards (common sensitive material, especially those of young age) that can be indicated by its red backing for easy removal to suit the setting. There still may be imagery within the set that may not be appropriate for your group/participant, so we highly recommend you carefully select your cards before beginning an activity.
Ice breakers
Pick up a card that tells us how you’ve been the past week? Is there a card that represents a fact about yourself? If you could do anything you wanted tomorrow, what card best describes that? Are there any cards that sums up how this year is going?
Explore identity
What are 3 cards that sum up who you are? Is there a card that represents an event that shaped who you are today? Is there a card that represents who you want to be? Are there any cards that challenge you?
Explore group dynamics
Pick up a card that tells us how you feel in the group? Are there any cards that remind you of someone here? Do the selected cards reveal any similarities or differences between group members?
Explore relationships
Which cards do you imagine another person would choose to describe you? Are there any cards that describe your expectations in a relationship? Which cards best represent your friendship? Is there a card that sums up your relationship with a significant person in your life?
Story-telling
Can you pick up 3 cards that describe how this year has been?