Strength Story Cards

Strength Story Cards are a therapeutic conversation tool designed to help children and young people recognise, reflect on, and ‘thicken’ stories that they have about their personal strengths. Ideal for educational psychologists, therapists, ELSAs, school staff, social workers, foster carers, and residential care staff, the cards support strength-based conversations in a gentle and engaging way. They can be used one-to-one, in small groups, with whole classes, children’s homes, therapeutic settings, and family work to help build confidence, identity, emotional literacy, and helpful narratives. Designed by Dr Gillian Shotton, Educational Psychologist and author of A Session by Session Guide to Life Story Work.

Safety Warning

Not suitable for children under 3 years. Adult guidance recommended.

• ✔ Grounded in Narrative Psychology Built on narrative therapy principles to help children and young people tell richer stories about their strengths. ✔ Supportive for Vulnerable Young People Useful for children affected by adversity, abuse or neglect who may hold fragile or negative beliefs about themselves. ✔ Flexible Across Settings Ideal for one-to-one work, small groups, classrooms and life story sessions, with clear guidance included. ✔ Age-Appropriate and Authentic Written in accessible language, with many strength words suggested by young people to keep the resource accessible.