Rx for Stress In a Jar®: Tips for Less Stress in Your Life Cards – September 30, 2010

This is probably my most-used therapy tool I have right now. It has been great in individual, group, and family sessions with clients of all ages. One technique I like to use is pulling out specific cards as I meet with an individual without drawing attention to them. At the end I will show the cards I pulled which are all the skills that I noticed that client using in that session (there is always at least one because one card is "meet with a counselor"). The kids are really into them and it starts lots of good discussion.

100 cards total in a can about the same size as a medium sized jar of Noxema...yes, there are some great suggestions for dealing with stress, however, I would have made this a five star review if the jar would have come with ideas for games to play with these cards...Don't get me wrong, I came up with my own game, but I would think the manufacturer would at least include an idea or two...c'mon, throw us a bone here!

These can be used a variety of ways if you're creative. I pairs it with a giant JENGA game so students chose and read a card and go to take a turn at JENGA. Some ideas are beyond their scope of fathom but it makes for good conversation.

If one way doesn't work for you, there are many more to try. Lots that are instantly helpful, some that give you skills, a couple yoga poses, a couple acupressure points. Predominantly just ideas to be rid of stress fast. Even more fun when you read them with a buddy. (Parent, Child, Staff, etc.)

As promised. However you should consider laminating these cards for durability and cleanliness.

I use this jar during group therapy for adults and adolescents. It is a good conversation starter and has lots of helpful suggestions.

I gave this to my cousin, who is a school counselor in a rough part of town. She says her kids absolutely love this game. I personally haven't seen the product, but she raves about it so I am giving it a 5 star rating.

Helpful in group therapy.

Excellent and as described.