My Safety
Cards
by Jackie Flynn
52 illustrated cards that help children discover what makes them feel calm, cozy, connected, and okay.
A gentle, playful tool for therapy, school, bedtime, and home.
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Pick a card that feels right today
Try it the way a child would. Turn over a card, find the duckie, and imagine being in that picture.
- What do you see?
- What might you hear?
- What does your body feel like there?
Every kind of comfort
Some places are snug and quiet. Some are out in nature. Some bring movement and joy, some invite imagination, and some remind us of being close to someone who cares. Different cards may feel right on different days.
A peek at 3 cards from each theme. The full deck has 52.
Made for wherever children need to feel safe
- Therapy sessions
- EMDR
- Play therapy
- School counseling
- Classrooms
- Bedtime routines
- At home with a caring adult
Sometimes a child wants somewhere quiet, and other times they want to move or explore. Both are welcome. The cards offer a simple, visual way to find the places, activities, and connections that support them, so they can return to those feelings when needed.
How to use the cards
- 1Look through the cards.Spread them out or flip through them together.
- 2Notice what might be helping the duckie feel okay.A warm blanket, a big tree, a friend close by.
- 3Which picture helps you feel calm, connected, comfortable, or okay?Let the child lead and wonder out loud.
- 4Pick one that feels right for you today.There is no right or wrong choice.
Hey there,
I created My Safety Cards as a gentle, playful tool to help children discover what helps them feel calm, cozy, connected, and okay. Each card shows a little duckie in a moment of comfort, like a blanket fort, a nook under the stairs, resting beneath a big tree, swinging, or flying off in a rocket ship.
A child might pick a card that feels good today, notice what is helping the duckie feel okay, or imagine being in that picture.
There is no right or wrong choice. Let the child lead and celebrate whatever brings them comfort or calm. Go at your own pace, and let each child find their own way to feeling safe.
Jackie Flynn
EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™, RST-C/T
EMDR Playground™
What's in the deck
- 52 illustrated duckie cards across cozy, nature, movement, imagination, and connection
- A child-friendly How to Use the Cards card
- A welcome letter from Jackie with ideas for using the cards
- Print-ready PDF you can use again and again
My Safety Cards is a supportive tool and is not a substitute for therapy or professional care.
- What do you see?
- What might you hear?
- What does your body feel like there?