Therapy and Counselling

Dr. Alan Flashman uses OH Cards in training sessions to create a visual image of the feelings elicited in the group.

An abstract of an scholarly article suggesting a protocol for the treatment of anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “The model emphasizes the role of fantastic reality and the use of imaginal re-narration of the traumatic event with the use of cards as a means of externalization or distancing.”

Sharla Erbe’s thoughts on using OH with non-verbal children and adults who can’t access language to process their traumatic experiences.

A translation of a Russian article about the application of associative cards in counseling and psychotherapy for patients with psychosomatic disorders, by a practicing psychoanalytic therapist.

Diane Kukulis used OH Cards in clinical therapy help to further processes in families that might stall just short of getting at core feelings.

This short Russian news report (with an English transcription) about the practice of cancer psychology mentions the use of metaphoric cards as one of the techniques for helping cancer patients describe their feelings.

Joan Stockbridge uses the COPE deck in a substance abuse recovery home for women facing custody loss of their kids if they don’t make significant changes.

In Christine Gatineau’s article, she introduced associative OH Cards and their process of bypassing the mind to allow advancement into the depths of the psyche.

An article by Janine Moore giving an introduction to the OH Cards, with a focus on their history and their use in various settings, including casual social settings.

An article by María Campos presenting the expert opinion of Andrés Alvarez about using OH Cards as a gateway to the subconscious that allows us to understand our feelings in a positive way. The original Spanish article is available, along with an English translation.