A therapeutic card system that meets children exactly where they are — and walks them somewhere new. Built for psychologists, counsellors, and educators.
Every day, children sit with feelings too big, too tangled, too fast for words. We ask them to name those feelings — to do something their developing brains cannot yet do.
Power Phrase Universe doesn’t ask. It offers. A card slides across the table. The child reaches for it. And the conversation begins — without a single demand.
Our Anchor Cards say the things a child most needs to hear — when they’re overwhelmed, shut down, or lashing out.
A selection of Anchor Cards from the Power Phrase Universe system.
Six decks. One arc. From the moment a child walks in, to the moment they walk out with something that belongs to them.
Cards like “I won’t rush you” tell the child they’re safe before anything else happens.
The child points, picks, and chooses. They show you where they are without having to explain it.
“I could → try something new → BRAVE.” The child sees the whole story of who they’re becoming.
I spent two decades as a teacher watching well-meaning programs ask children to “identify their emotions” — abstract tasks their developing brains simply aren’t built for yet.
So I built something different. Concrete. Visible. Something a child can hold in their hand and act on.
A complete clinical system mapped to CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-informed practice for children aged 4–16.
Morning circles, one-on-one sessions, whole-class emotional literacy. CASEL-aligned.
The same words that work in the therapy room — at your kitchen table. Safe for everyday family use.
Enquire now about the new SEL Practitioners Interactive Multi-Deck Program — founding practitioner places receive a full kit free.
Apply for Pilot Programme →Power Phrase Universe cards are educational and social-emotional learning (SEL) tools. They are not a substitute for professional psychological assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. ABN 55 260 040 085 · Warabrook NSW 2304, Australia