Child Welfare League Foundation (CWLF) has long been a dedicated companion to children and families, engaging with and learning from international trauma research. When we become overwhelmed by chaotic thoughts, intense emotions, or triggers from past traumatic experiences, it becomes difficult to focus on the present moment. To address this, CWLF designed the Now Card, with the hope that the card can assist individuals or groups in shifting from "noise" to "now".
The Now Card features illustrations by Mia (Lin Tzu-Yu), who created vivid action patterns that allow for intuitive understanding. With the combination of illustrations and text, the card serves as a reminder that people of all ages can use to practice self-care and provide stability for others in both their work and daily lives.
The Now Card set includes 39 designed cards along with 6 blank cards, making a total of 45 cards. There is no set way to use them, and this manual provides six interactive game-like methods as references. Users are also encouraged to explore and develop their own ways of using the cards. The more we focus on ourselves, the more we cultivate a sense of calm and stability for those around us.
Feature 1 The cards are categorized into three types: Awareness Cards, Regulation Cards, and Activity Cards.
Awareness Cards (Gray-Blue tone): These cards help you refocus on yourself by engaging your senses--sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Regulation Cards (Khaki tone): By incorporating movement and breathwork, these cards engage the brain and body, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to gradually release tension and relax.
Activity Cards (Gray-Green tone): Combining awareness and regulation techniques, these cards integrate rhythm and cadence to foster connections with yourself and those around you.
Feature 2
The Now Card is designed with practicality and accessibility in mind, avoiding illustrations of objects that may be difficult to obtain. It focuses on techniques that can be easily practiced in daily life, making it more convenient for users to integrate into their daily routines. Additionally, six blank cards are included, allowing users to create and personalize their own awareness or regulation techniques based on their daily experiences. This makes the Now Card experience unique and tailored to the individual.
Game Instructions:
Mode1: From "Noise" to "Now"
Recommended participants: individuals or groups
Estimated duration: 3–5 minutes
Instructions：
Draw a random card (preferably a gray-blue Awareness Card of a khaki Regulation Card).
Follow the instructions on the card, practicing the activity 3–5 times or holding each position for 10 seconds while focusing on your breathing. If you draw an Activity Card, consider: (1) Will this activity affect others? (2) Is there someone who can join? Based on your evaluation, decide whether to proceed with the activity or draw another card.
Reflections & Awareness:
✦How do you feel physically and mentally before starting the activity?
✦What physical or mental changes do you notice after completing the activity?
Mode2: Safety SignalsⅠ
Recommended participants: individuals or groups
Estimated duration: at least 5 minutes
Instructions:
Spread out all the cards and choose an action that makes you feel the most comfortable, either when alone or in a group setting.
Walk around the space and find a spot where you feel safe and comfortable.
Perform the chosen action, either individually or as a group, holding the position for about 10 seconds.
Reflection & Discussion:
✦Do you have a specific spot at home where you feel the safest?
✦When could you use this comforting action to help yourself relax and feel at ease?
For more ways to play, please refer to the instruction manual!
Product Name: Now Card Set Material: Paper Contents: 1 set (45 cards + 1 instruction booklet) Net Weight: 210g±10g Country of Origin: Taiwan
Recommended Age: 6 + years. Children under 5 should use it under adult supervision.
To prevent accidental ingestion, keep out of reach of young children.
Slight color variations may occur. Please refer to the actual product.
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