Imagery Cards
$70NZD
Imagery Cards help people of all ages to define their thoughts and feelings, get in touch with distant memories and experiences and translate them into words- something that’s not always easy without the use of imagery. A resource dedicated to supporting counsellors, social workers, teachers, therapists, facilitators, parents- and anyone who is seeking to create opportunities for genuine communication, reflection and understanding.
Beautiful in their simplicity, Imagery Cards can make great prompts for icebreakers, reflection, story-telling, mind-mapping, speech and language support- the possible applications for this resource are endless! With the absence of words, Imagery Cards welcomes you to use it in your own way that supports your work and/or your participant(s). Whether you’re facilitating one-on-one or a group of 20, Imagery Cards can help generate genuine conversations.
Ordering 5 or more sets? Click here or email us at hello@morethanwords.nz
What’s inside
100x Imagery Cards (130 x 80mm)
Water-resistant, matte coating1x User Guide
How it works
Words aren’t always easy to find when asked even the simplest questions. Through the use of visual aid, Imagery Cards aim to help people define their thoughts and feelings and translate them into words. Imagery can help a person get in touch with distant memories and experiences, and support genuine and deeper reflection.
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.
Use the cards to break the ice. Pick up a card that tells us how you’ve been the past week? If you could do anything you wanted tomorrow, what card best describes that?
Explore identity. Which imagery cards could I use to describe myself to someone who doesn’t know me? Is there a card that represents who you want to be? Are there any cards that challenge you?
Explore the group dynamics. Pick up a card that tells us how you feel in the group? Does the symbol have different meanings for different group members? How do members react emotionally to each symbol? Do the selected cards reveal any similarities or differences between group members?
Use the cards to explore relationships. Which imagery cards do you imagine another person would choose to describe you? Are there any cards that describe your expectations in a relationship? Is there a card that sums up your relationship with a significant person in your life
Note: It is up to the facilitator to evaluate what’s best and relevant for their group/client. We encourage appropriate prompts and absolute care in deeper conversations!
For more ideas on how to use Imagery Cards, check out our Guide
Shipping & Returns
We are currently only shipping within New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to order internationally, please email us at hello@morethanwords.nz to inquire.
Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout, depending on your location. We ship all our sets using NZ Post tracked courier.
New Zealand: 3 - 5 working days
Once dispatched, you will receive an email update with an NZ Courier Post tracking number. You can track your order here. Please allow 3 - 5 working days for your purchase to arrive (depending on your location).Australia: 5 - 13 working days
Once dispatched, you will receive an email update with an NZ Courier Post tracking number. You can track your order here. Please allow 5 - 13 working days for your purchase to arrive (depending on your location).
For more info check out Shipping & Returns or email us at hello@morethanwords.nz
Kind Words
‘More than Words has been a great tool for opening conversations that are a bit more sensitive and harder to talk about. The range of images has made it easy for people to opt in at different levels, whether surface level, or being more vulnerable. The cards localised images have also opened up spaces to share more specific stories to Aotearoa, and also talks about indigenous, and POC people’s experiences.’
– Raymond Tuala, Tāmaki Makaurau
‘I have used More Than Words more times than I count. It is a wonderful way of sparking metaphor in a young person’s mind. It allows a person to articulate something internal, without the pressure of creative thinking when that feels too hard. I have found the cards often spark a deeper story. I am excited to buy more sets to help other sparkling conversations happen!‘
Sarah Bridle
The Salvation Army
Wellington
‘The More than Words card set have helped structure better conversations for the youth I work with who find it hard to speak out in open group discussions. The cards have also enabled those without a voice, an opportunity to express themselves in another way. The cards give my young people a visual medium to use as a means to interpret their ideas/reflections.
I often use Imagery Cards with my boys’ group. At the start of my sessions, I like to use the cards to check in with how the group is, and to also debrief at the end. In one of the sessions, we were doing an activity where they had to grab 3 cards that best described who they are. One of the boys asked if we could just use the sensitive cards during that session. Each of them was able to relate deeply to the sensitive cards, it gave them the opportunity to go in-depth and who they are and where they come from. This really allowed the group to bond really quickly and establish trust deeply and personally.’
JD Douglas
Youth Worker
Wellington
‘These cards are seriously awesome! Used them for an end-of-year youth event to help bring things to a close, was such an amazing moment to share and the cards helped our rangatahi express themselves so much! Can't stop raving about these cards!!’
Lazarus Haurua
Youth Worker
Tāmaki Makaurau
‘Love it. We use them regulary for our meetings with our RAs. They have also started using them for their floor meeting and pastoral care checks, very useful. Men suck at speaking their emotions so it’s a good way for them to express how they are feeling. Used them a lot in my last job at Ignite Sport and 24-7, our RAs use them much better. There is something about pictures over words.’
David Goldsbury
Deputy Head of Hall (Te Puni Village)
Victoria University of Wellington
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