Academia

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.”

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.

L’article de Christine Gatineau a été publié dans le numéro 2010 de la revue Synodies. Les Cartes Associatives Activent L’inconscient. Le Processus Mis En Oeuvre Permet De Contourner Le Mental Pour Avancer Dans Les Profondeurs De La Psyché. En Quelques Instants, Elles Font Spontanément Jaillir En Nous Des Associations D’idées, Et Révèlent Du Même Coup […]

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.

Metaphoric cards open a window into a person’s inner world. OH Cards, as metaphoric projection tools, trigger our fantasy.

Survivors of disasters can fall into a vortex of helpless despair – or climb a healing spiral using a variety of resources. One effective tool to aid recovery is the deck of COPE cards.

Using qualitative research and literature reviews, the author of this thesis focused on efficacy in therapeutic endeavors, with an emphasis on using OH Cards to help individuals tap into deeper resources.

A review of OH Cards as an important therapeutic element in counseling, presented at the International Counseling and Social Work Symposium.