The Culture of the Heart
Emotion Cards
A simple tool to help us understand and process our emotions.
Our emotion cards:
- Provide clear language for emotions, building emotional literacy
- Strengthen self awareness and empathy
- Support us to recognise and communicate our needs
- Encourage calm, values-led responses when things are difficult
- Grow emotional and relationship skills
When we listen to our emotions as messengers and approach them with curiosity, they can help us understand our needs and guide us back to safety and connection.
Our emotions are great messengers, but not always great leaders.
Each set includes: Over 100 individually illustrated Emotion Cards, each with clear definitions and synonyms to build emotional vocabulary .
Online Training
Our online training builds confidence and clarity in how to use the Emotion Cards.
Training includes an introduction to:
- Practical ways to use the Emotion Cards to develop vocabulary, self-awareness, empathy and communication skills
- How to recognise signs of safety and unsafety in the nervous system and how the brain and body are wired for safety and survival .
- Guidance on using the cards appropriately according to our needs
- How to use the cards to explore needs beneath emotions
- How to use the Anchor and Navigation Cards that encourage thoughtful responses in difficult moments
These cards are part of the wider Culture of the Heart approach used in schools to support emotional awareness, understanding, and connection.
They are a practical tool for classrooms that want to nurture both wellbeing and healthy relationships.
Curious how this approach works in schools? Explore our schools work here.
