24 Cards, '09

Bold, colorful, and innovative, this set of 24, 8 1/2" by 8 1/2 " laminated flash cards is designed to help clients strengthen life skills, explore universal themes, and address complex emotions. Developed by a therapist and eating disorders specialist, each card is beautifully illustrated with a relevant prompt on the front and easy to follow guidelines for professional use on the back. The first in a series of CORE and Specialty Sets, this set is appropriate for adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings.

CONTENTS:

• What Is Normal?
• Where Do I Begin?
• Put This On A Scale
• Resilience
• Black & White Thinking
•  I Can’t, I Must, I Should
• Roadblocks
• Trying vs. Doing
• Paradigm Shift
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• And Then More Practice
• Achilles Heel
• Delaying Gratification
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Know Your Audience
• Process vs. Content
• Sitting On The Fence
• Actor, Director & Producer
• Think Twice, Act Once
• Think Twice, Say Once
• Proactive vs. Reactive
• Find Your Spinach
•  Time For Yourself

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

For over 25 years, Suzanne has provided counseling and psychotherapy for children (ages 9 – 12), adolescents, adults, couples and families. She is one of the two founding partners of Century Mental Health in Columbia, Maryland. Suzanne holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Maryland and a Masters degree (MSW) from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. In 1995, she received her CEDS certification from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). In 2007, Suzanne became an IAEDP Approved Supervisor in Eating Disorders, one of 24 in the United States and the only one in Maryland.

REVIEWS:

"When I was struggling with my own eating disorder, In Vision Concept Cards would have been a very helpful addition to the therapeutic toolbox. I look forward to seeing more ofSuzanne Ricklin's work!"
— Jenni Schaefer, Author of Life Without Ed and Goodbye Ed, Hello Me, Consultant, Center For Change, Utah

"In Vision Concept Cards are visual metaphors that are ingenious in their ability to teach important recovery skills while simultaneously cultivating insight and imagination. I find their clever use of humor and colorful graphics make them a delightful addition to individual and group therapeutic settings."
— Anita Johnston, Ph.D. Author of Eating in the Light of the Moon; Director, 'Ai Pono Eating Disorder Programs, Hawaii; Consultant,Focus Center for Eating Disorders, Tennessee

"What a great and important tool! In Vision Concept Cards stimulate new thoughts, cultivate new visions and encourage different actions, both in sessions and at home.  They are a creative and powerful tool for effecting and reinforcing positive change that can be useful in many ways. Thanks for stepping out of the box"
— Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, Director, Eating Wellness Programs Eating Disorder Treatment Centers of NY

"How many times have you found yourself wishing you had a clear yet memorable way of explaining a key therapeutic concept? Suzanne Ricklin's In Vision Concept Cards provide the answer. In Vision Concept Cards are a powerful yet practical recovery tool. I will be using in my practice for years to come." 
— Sari Shepphird, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Eating Disorder Specialist, Author of 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa, California