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Give every child the words and clarity to change their world
When a child can’t find the words for a feeling, we hand them the words. A therapeutic card system that meets children exactly where they are — and walks them somewhere new.
See how it works“How do you feel?”
is the wrong question to ask a child.
Every day, children sit with feelings too big, too tangled, too fast for words. We ask them to name those feelings — to do something their developing brains cannot yet do.
Power Phrase Universe doesn’t ask. It offers. A card slides across the table. “Big feelings are okay.” The child reaches for it. And the conversation begins — without a single demand.
Sometimes a child just needs to know they are safe
Our Anchor Cards say the things a child most needs to hear — when they’re overwhelmed, shut down, or lashing out. No lecture. No fixing. Just words that land.
A few of the Anchor Cards from the Power Phrase Universe system.
One gentle journey, every time
Six decks. One arc. From the moment a child walks in, to the moment they walk out with something that belongs to them.
Feel safe
Cards like “I won’t rush you” and “you belong here” tell the child they’re safe — before anything else happens.
Find the words
The child points, picks, and chooses. They show you where they are — without having to explain it.
Become
“I could → try something new → BRAVE.” The child sees the whole story of who they’re becoming, in a single card.
Twenty years of watching children fail at exercises their brains couldn’t do yet
I spent two decades as a teacher, watching well-meaning programs ask children to “identify their emotions” and “reflect on their choices” — abstract tasks their developing brains simply aren’t built for yet.
So I built something different. Concrete. Visible. Something a child can hold in their hand and act on. Power Phrase Universe is what I wish I’d had in every one of those classrooms.
Built for clinics, classrooms and homes
Psychologists & OTs
A complete clinical system mapped to CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-informed practice — for children aged 4–16.
Schools & Counsellors
Morning circles, one-on-one sessions, whole-class emotional literacy. CASEL-aligned. No training needed.
Families
The same words that work in the therapy room — at your kitchen table. Safe for everyday family use.
Are you a psychologist or clinician ready to transform your practice?
Enquire now about the new SEL Practitioners Interactive Multi-Deck Program — a complete, structured toolkit built specifically for clinicians working with children aged 4–16. Founding practitioner places receive a full kit free.
Apply for Pilot ProgrammePower Phrase Universe cards are educational and social-emotional learning (SEL) tools. They are not a substitute for professional psychological assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. ABN 55 260 040 085 · Warabrook NSW 2304, Australia