Resources for positive psychology

The Bears

Innovative Resources is proud to announce the release of a brand new edition of this iconic card set that has already found a home in the tool kits of thousands of human service workers.

Our new Bear cards have even more charm, express a greater range of emotions and lookeven more human! Perfect for social workers, [...]

Can-Do Dinosaurs

Ideal for: Early Childhood/Preschool Teachers, Counsellors, Therapists, Primary Teachers, Social Workers and Parents.
Its never too soon to begin nurturing life skills and building self-esteem. These engaging, easy-to-use skill-building cards are aimed at 3 to 7-year-olds. The bright, quirky cartoons will inspire great conversations and an I can attitude in little people. Minimal text builds literacy [...]

Cars R Us

Inspired by Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and incorporating strengths-based ideas, Cars R Us is a conversation-building tool ideal for exploring feelings, responses and articulating goals.
Perfect for anyone wanting to engage boys or men in important conversations. For those familiar with Glasser’s work this is a hands-on tool that includes all the [...]

Koala Company

Need some really good company? Meet Australia’s favourite marsupial in every kind of mood.
A great bunch of 50 cartoon koala characters for talking about feelings. Each circle-shaped card brings us up close and personal with a very expressive koala face. Which koala are you today? The mad, glad or just plain [...]

Optimism Boosters

Attention Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors and Educators. Each of the 30 cards in this elegant little set creates a window into change, new possibilities and fresh ways of thinking. Key questions focus on goals, possibilities or strategies.
Published by Innovative Resources 2004. Author: Selina Byrne, Designer: Tim Lane 30 laminated, full-colour [...]

Signposts

Chaplains, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors: how do you build conversations about meaning? Spirituality? Connectedness? Transformation?
Here is a set of cards based on original photographs that will inspire exploration of the importance of purpose and belonging in our everyday lives. This tool is not based on a particular theology or philosophy [...]

Sometimes Magic

For Teachers, Tutors, Mentors and Trainers. Sometimes Magic is a set of 32 thought-provoking cards designed to explore the fascinating variety of ways individuals learn. Sometimes, magic does happen when we understand what works for us and can articulate our needs more clearly.
Published by Innovative Resources 2001. 32 laminated, full-colour cards, [...]

Strength Cards for Kids

Psychologists, social workers, teachers, student welfare coordinators, chaplains and counsellors: here is a product perfect for identifying, naming and celebrating inherent strengths, qualities and abilities. Using vibrant illustration and gentle humour, this clever but simple card set is a strengths-based resource designed specifically for primary school aged children with the intention of nurturing emotional intelligence [...]

The Wrong Stone

By Russell Deal
Teachers, Chaplains, School Counsellors, Welfare Officers and Social Workers, here is a book that every school library should not be without! The big architect wanted only perfect stones for the new wall. All the stones put their best faces forward. But there was one stone that didn’t seem to fit. He was the [...]