The complete set of client handouts and worksheets from act books by russ harris. There are many different variations of how to use values card sorts with clients. Getselfhelp values cards use the getselfhelp values cards to help identify your values. To eliminate cards from your keep pile, simply click on the remove button. The values cards downloads are printable pdf versions of the instruction book, the values cards themselves and various support materials such as recording and scoring sheets, especially useful in group settings. There may already be 5 or 10 cards in a given pile. Australia the values cards in english can be purchased in our online store, all proceeds go to charity click here. The worksheets in this compilation are designed to be used in conjunction with the happiness trap.
Card act report consumer financial protection bureau. It may be more challenging for some teens than others, to get in touch with what matters to them. And there are twelve additional cards for purposes such as goal setting, identifying emotional barriers, dealing with valuesconflicts etc. Instead, values are like a compassthey help us make choices based on the directions in which we want our lives to go. Not important to me somewhat important to me important to me very important to me.
The cards are formatted so that they will fit the template for avery 8371 or equivalent blank business cards. Values worksheet for each of these domains write a quick summary of your values, for example to live a healthy life and take care of my body physical wellbeing, or to be a good friend to people who need me, and to enjoy my time with. Strength spotting cards sorts with images click here. Based on the internationally acclaimed bestseller the leadership challenge by jim kouzes and barry posner, the leadership challenge values cards facilitators guide offers stepbystep instructions on learning and applying one of the enduring truths of leadership. These cards each contain words describing values that are important to some people. Counselor version pdf outlines features and benefits of the act. Wilbourne university of new mexico, 2001 important to me very important to me not important to me acceptance to be accepted as i am 1 2 901 accuracy. Free values cards, downloadable visual metaphors, audio meditations, research articles, and act protocols. The values clarification cards are a selfguided exercise that will help you identify your top five values. You can sort through either deck simply by clicking it.
The values cards downloads 24 x a4 pages as pdf files 4. In acceptance and commitment therapy act, we use the term values to refer to activities that give our lives meaning. Values exercise explain values using the compass metaphor and provide a personal example of own values have child consider the different domains of their life and how values who and what matters most to them help guide their compass ask child to look at photos on their phone ipad to help tease out their values example on next slide. The downloads are available free to purchasers of the values cards. You can download a free pdf of this worksheet from the free. You can learn to free yourself from the traps and barriers of life, and see what you really want your life to be. Mostly we act in accordance with our values to maintain a sense of wellbeing. Miller janet cde baca university of new mexico, 2011. You can use the getselfhelp values card pack to help you identify your own values. Not important to me somewhat important to me important to. Values, from acceptance and commitment therapy get self help. In this activity, you will sort these cards into five different piles depending. Each shrink wrapped set of the values cards includes.
Seven values greatest hits portland psychotherapy training. Implementation of the card act was vested originally with the board of governors of the federal reserve system board, and passed to the consumer financial protection bureau. These conversation cards create, evolve and shape surprisingly meaningful perspectives on life and suit youth and adults. The complete set of client handouts and worksheets from act. It incorporates acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside change strategies, in recognition that change is not always possible or desirable. Acceptance and commitment therapy act psychology tools. There are 52 word cards and 4 blank cards for you to add your own words, with 8 cards to each a4 sheet.
In appendix a you will find a set of values cards you can modify and print out. Act conversation cards are a therapeutic tool for working with values in line with acceptence and commitment therapy. Based on the internationally acclaimed bestseller the leadership challenge by jim kouzes and barry posner, the leadership challenge values cards facilitators guide offers stepbystep instructions on learning and applying one of the enduring truths of. Acceptance and commitment therapy act is one of the third wave cognitive and behavioral therapies. Loyalty, award and promotional card, code and other. Once we have identified what our values are, we can take committed action to set goals and work towards those values, helping us lead a more purposeful and enriching life. Values cards for use in individual and group therapy with young people. A value is a life direction, an internal compass which guides us throughtout life. For those who struggle, clinical psychologist sheri turrell, phd, and social worker mary bell, msw, suggest a number of options. Values are different to goals which have an endpoint. Act is based on the idea that, generally, trying to rid ourselves of pain and distress only increases it, and turns it into something traumatic. Aug 01, 2014 buy the values cards by veeken, john, mcnamara, marie isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the values cards by veeken, john, mcnamara, marie isbn.
Ignoring values leads to compromise and discontent. Find useful resources to help you navigate your administration of the program. The use of cards creates a physical property that seems to facilitate easier conversations, especially with young people. Once the file opens you may save it to your computer or simply print the document. You can also create your own values cards by clicking on the white card deck icon. Shuffle through the grey deck of cards below by clicking to the left or right of the highlighted card. They move you towards your deepest desires for how you truly want to act in life.
And there are twelve additional cards for purposes such as goal setting, identifying emotional barriers, dealing with values conflicts etc. Personal values card sort motivational interviewing. Having worked in the private sector in human resources hr, and as a director within an international public company, i found that adding values into any work issue added a positive. A clinicians guide to helping clients explore values, increase psychological flexibility, and live a more meaningful life. C concern for the environment the values cards can assist individuals, couples, teams and organisations to explore what is truly important in life, their relationships or work. To download a set of instructions for use with the values cards, click here. Pierce effective august 22, 2010, loyalty, award and promotional cards, codes and other devices must comply with strict disclosure requirements set forth in new. Values are those inner standards from which you receive the motivation to act as you do and by which you judge behavior both yours and others. Values and conversation cards combined set dr louise hayes. Student handouts values prioritization, what is a value. Personal valuespersonal values card sortcard sort w. Im helen harrison, my blog covers all matters about core values and how to work with them, be you a coach, consultant or trainer and, of course, for yourself. The personal values card sort is in the public domain. The cards seems less intimidating than direct questioning.
These act conversations cards will help you work with clients to discover values processes in rich, meaningful, and life changing ways. If you are working with a coach or therapist, they will probably want you to fill them in and. Act is theoretically derived from relational frame theory rft which is a behavior analytic. To put things into further context, act has 6 central processes harris, 2006. Values are not goals in that we never accomplish a value. Values clarification is a critical part of any psychotherapy session. Not important to me somewhat important to me important to me. Free stuff from our regular newsletter click here to sign up for it strength spotting cards sorts with images click here. Each file contains 36 value cards and 4 blank cards to be use for the values activity.
Once all of the values are placed into the piles, pick 510 values in each pile and rank them in order from 1 most important to 5 or 10 less important. Translations other than english you can download and print for free click here. For those who struggle, clinical psychologist sheri turrell, phd, and social worker mary bell. Once we have identified what our values are, we can take committed action. To download the instructions for the happiness trap values, goals and barriers cards, click here.
The twodecksinone feature of the values deck expands the ways this multipurpose tool can be used. The cards can be used, for example by laying out 810 cards and explore what cards the client finds. Understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it freedom the power to act, speak or think without externally imposed restraints dedication the act of binding yourself intellectually or. While many organizations have statements of their values, in our experience many people dont take the time to identify their. If youre already familiar with these as a helping professional, feel free to skip ahead to the worksheets in this section.
On one side, the cards display values, and on the other side are questions to support reflection on the unseen power of values in life and work. The values cards instruction book has activities suitable for. A value is a chosen life direction that guides us throughout our life. The physical properties and richness of act conversation cards make values discussions a place to linger. Wilbourne university of new mexico, 2001 important to me very important to me not important to me acceptance to be accepted as i am 1 901 accuracy. The personal values card sort is in the public domain and may be copied or adapted without further permission. The orange cards become your keep pile, and the grey cards become your discard pile. These files are in the adobe acrobat file format and you must have acrobat reader in order to view the file. A clear, consistently lived set of values is the cornerstone of personal leadership credibility.
Europe english speaking the cards are being sold through contextual consulting,all proceeds go to charity click here. If you are a therapist interested in doing work with values with your clients, you might consider checking out our book, values in therapy. A simple way to conduct act and positive psychology interventions the choice point is a simple way to help you and your client keep track of where you are in an acceptance and commitment therapy act intervention. Personal values are those things that are important to youthink about what you. The values cards 5 x a4 pages x 2 full set of 56 cards 65 x 65mm, including three blank cards, on five sheets, ready to print and cut out. The values cards downloads are printable pdf versions of the instruction book, the values. A value might be our passion or what we would like to be remembered for.