Let a symbol tell the story your words haven't found yet.
Symbol Stories is a reflective card deck for slowing down, tuning inward, and exploring your inner world through gentle, hand-carved imagery. No right answers — just a card, a breath, and whatever wants to be noticed.
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Hey there,
I created Symbol Stories as a reflective tool to support imagination, emotional awareness, and personal meaning-making. This deck is designed for moments when you want to slow down, tune inward, and explore your inner world through images, curiosity, and story. Rather than searching for a "right" answer, the cards invite you to notice what naturally arises within you.
Each card offers a simple, evocative symbol, creating space for you to see, feel, and interpret in your own way. Some may spark memories, emotions, or sensations. Others may invite you to create a story, follow an image, or give voice to something that hasn't yet been expressed.
The imagery is intentionally open and gentle, featuring human figures, animals, and everyday symbols that can hold many meanings at once. These grounded, tactile images are meant to evoke safety, curiosity, and connection as you explore your inner experience.
You might use the cards in therapy, storytelling, journaling, play, mindfulness, or personal reflection. There's no right way to use this deck — simply pick a card, notice what you see and feel, and allow your story to unfold.
Take care,
Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™, RST-C/T
EMDR Playground™
Pick a card. Take a slow breath.
Tap the card below for a small taste of the ritual — then imagine 150 more waiting for you.
Stories
What do you see? What do you feel? Let a story begin…
150 gentle, hand-carved images
Human figures, animals, and everyday symbols — grounded and open enough to hold whatever meaning you bring to them.
…and 140 more, ready to print, cut, and shuffle.
A simple ritual, whenever you need it
- 1 Pick a card. Take a slow breath.
- 2 Notice the image. What do you see? What do you feel?
- 3 Let a story begin… Once upon a time… then something happened… something helped… and because of that…
- 4 There is no right way. Let the symbol guide you.
- 5 Reflect, write, or share if you wish. Choose another card when you're ready.
This is a reflection tool, not therapy. Reach out for support if needed.
Wherever reflection happens
Therapy
A grounded, low-pressure entry point into a session.
Storytelling
Spark a narrative from a single, simple image.
Journaling
A gentle prompt when the blank page feels too big.
Play
Playful, imaginative exploration for younger minds too.
Mindfulness
Slow down and notice what's really here, right now.
Personal Reflection
A quiet check-in with yourself, any time you need one.
Symbol Stories Card Deck
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- 150 printable cards, ready for your home printer
- A "How to Use This Deck" reflection guide card
- Gentle, hand-carved imagery for all ages
- Use again and again — in sessions, journaling, or quiet moments alone
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