Metaphoric Cards
What is Metaphoric Cards about ?
There are different types of Metaphoric Cards. In general using cards is a way for people to exchange feelings, fantasies, and ideas within a framework that protects privacy and vulnerability. In this game everyone wins. Each deck can be used on its own or in conjunction with any (or all) of the other decks, like building blocks for creativity. Unlimited variations are possible. Easy-to-follow instructions for play and work are included with every deck.
Audience
Is participant experience relevant for Metaphoric Cards ?
Requirements
Not specifically
Run Through
1. As an introductory activity participants can choose the card that best represents a strength they bring to the group, or a goal they have for the day, course or program.
2. As a pre-brief in the early parts of a program, spread the cards out before the group and have them pick a card that best represents where they are at that moment. Ask them how they are feeling and to pick a card that matches where they are mentally coming into the day. Go around the group and ask each participant to share why they picked the card they did and why that card represents them or where they are.
3. Spread the cards out before the group and have them pick a card that best represents an experience or a feeling that they had during the activity or at the end of the day. You can do this at the end of the day or after an activity. Go around the group and ask each participant to share why they picked the card
they did and why that card represents them or an experience they have had. Participants can each pick their own card, then draw it or write about in their journal.
Material for
Metaphoric Cards. Check links, choose the cards and follow the instructions.
You need to buy a set of the cards in order to do the exercise.
See details here:
http://www.oh-cards-na.com/card-decks/ordering/
or http://www.oh-cards.com/index.php?article_id=4&clang=1
If you do not want do buy oh-cards you can also use cards from game called Dixit. The game is made up of 84 abstract art cards. Expansions are available that also have 85 cards, so there is a lot of variety available. The Dixit cards have beautiful pictures on them. These pictures look like they could be from an imaginary world's fairytales. The images instantly draw you in and encourage players to consider what is going on in the cards and what story the picture is telling.
The third option is that you can paint the cards by yourself or print your favourite pictures. Here you can see how it can be done:
http://imgur.com/a/z7elU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIqtJWzjgY
