PLAYING WITH POLARITIES
CARD DECK
Created by: Jackie Flynn
Playing with Polarities was created for the moments when opposing experiences arise, when different parts of you need space to be noticed, felt, and held together in awareness rather than pushed apart.
In trauma work, clients often experience opposing states like calm and overwhelm, even when it’s hard to hold both or apply that awareness in daily life.
This supports clients to:
• Notice and hold opposing experiences without needing to choose
• Expand capacity for both/and awareness
• Track sensations and nervous system shifts with curiosity
• Explore movement between protective and vulnerable states
• Build integration, flexibility, and emotional resilience
Because healing is not about eliminating one side. And learning to hold both can gently transform how someone experiences themselves and the world.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
These cards offer a steady, spacious way to explore opposing experiences in real time, helping clients notice sensations, emotions, and protective responses as they arise, supporting integration, flexibility, and a sense of safety without pressure to choose sides or force change.
Left Side - reflects one part of your experience, a state you may identify with or lean toward
Right Side - reflects the opposing yet connected state, inviting awareness of what else is present
Together
the space between them is where exploration happens, allowing both to be held, felt, and integrated without needing to choose
HOW TO USE IT
If a card stands out, pause and explore both sides.
If it doesn’t, simply choose another.
Meaning unfolds when there’s space for both to exist.
Use in therapy sessions
Trauma and nervous system work
Parts work
Somatic awareness
EMDR integration
Journaling
Mindfulness and reflection practices
Between-session support
If you’re looking for a tool that helps you hold opposing experiences with curiosity, build capacity, and integrate insight into daily life...
Playing with Polarities was created for you.
This deck is a reflection and integration tool, not therapy. Please reach out to a trusted person or licensed professional if you need additional support.
PLAYING WITH POLARITIES
CARD DECK
Created by: Jackie Flynn
Playing with Polarities was created for the moments when opposing experiences arise, when different parts of you need space to be noticed, felt, and held together in awareness rather than pushed apart.
In trauma work, clients often experience opposing states like calm and overwhelm, even when it’s hard to hold both or apply that awareness in daily life.
This supports clients to:
• Notice and hold opposing experiences without needing to choose
• Expand capacity for both/and awareness
• Track sensations and nervous system shifts with curiosity
• Explore movement between protective and vulnerable states
• Build integration, flexibility, and emotional resilience
Because healing is not about eliminating one side. And learning to hold both can gently transform how someone experiences themselves and the world.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
These cards offer a steady, spacious way to explore opposing experiences in real time, helping clients notice sensations, emotions, and protective responses as they arise, supporting integration, flexibility, and a sense of safety without pressure to choose sides or force change.
Left Side - reflects one part of your experience, a state you may identify with or lean toward
Right Side - reflects the opposing yet connected state, inviting awareness of what else is present
Together
the space between them is where exploration happens, allowing both to be held, felt, and integrated without needing to choose
HOW TO USE IT
If a card stands out, pause and explore both sides.
If it doesn’t, simply choose another.
Meaning unfolds when there’s space for both to exist.
Use in therapy sessions
Trauma and nervous system work
Parts work
Somatic awareness
EMDR integration
Journaling
Mindfulness and reflection practices
Between-session support
If you’re looking for a tool that helps you hold opposing experiences with curiosity, build capacity, and integrate insight into daily life...
Playing with Polarities was created for you.
This deck is a reflection and integration tool, not therapy. Please reach out to a trusted person or licensed professional if you need additional support.
