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We've been using these cards during calm moments, not just after outbursts, and the cognitive versus physical reaction categories really helped my son separate "my stomach hurts" from "I think it's my fault." Being able to sort the cards into piles made a heavy conversation feel manageable for a nin

My daughter finally has words for what she feels after her hospital stay. The cards break reactions into simple categories, and she pointed to the physical ones first. We use them most evenings now.

The physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional groupings make it so much easier to explain reactions to my kids after a tough week. My nine-year-old actually pointed to the physical card and said "that's me" without me pushing. Such a gentle way to start hard conversations.