Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck: 52 Cards For Mind-Health
£15.00
Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck: 52 Marvellous Monsters To Help You Conquer Cognitive Chaos. Digital Download (PDF, JPG and PNG Formats). Humorous Gift To Give A Family Member Or Friend. A4, A5, and A6 sizes. Download. Print. Play.
Created by George Watts, a BWY Yoga teacher with Adult ADHD, and creator of the Online Yoga Lesson Planner.
Highlights
52 Printable Cards.
Instructions on how to use the cards.
Organised by number and colour.
Digital download.
Digital file type: JPG, PNG and PDF.
A4, A5, A6 sizes.
Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck: 52 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Tactics For Adults With ADHD
Hello and Namaste!
I’m George Watts, a seasoned is BWY yoga teacher and the mastermind behind the Online Yoga Lesson Planner. After spending over a decade channeling my inner yogi to write hundreds of yoga blog posts on this site, I decided to take on my biggest challenge yet: my own adult ADHD.
So, being a yoga card deck creator, I created the Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck—a playful ADHD toolkit with cute monsters designed to help me (and others) wrangle the wild thoughts of cognitive chaos with a wink and a smile. If you can’t outsmart your ADHD, you might as well outplay it!
Adult ADHD CBT Card Layout
Adult ADHD CBT Card Layout
Each card has the following six fancy features:
- Monster: Cute monsters
- Numbered: Numbered by category
- Colour-coded: Coloured borders because CBT should be stylish
- Overview: Perfect overview of the cognitive distortion
- Counter: How to counter the monster (cognitive distortion)
- Affirmation: Affirmation to banish the monster (cognitive distortion)
52 Cards In 8 Cognitive Distortion Flavours (Categories)
52 Cards In 8 Cognitive Distortion Categories
The 52 cards are organised into the following 8 cognitive distortion categories:
- All-or-Nothing Thinking:
- All-or-Nothing Thinking
- Black and White Thinking
- Polarised Thinking (Perfectionism)
- Magnification and Minimisation:
- Catastrophising (Magnification or Minimisation)
- Discounting Positives
- Magnification and Minimisation
- Overemphasis on the Negative
- Mind Reading and Fortune Telling:
- Fortune Telling
- Jumping to Conclusions
- Mind Reading
- Misinterpreting Situations
- Emotional Reasoning:
- Emotional Reasoning
- Exaggerated Responsibility
- Exaggerated Standards
- Overvaluing Certainty
- Unrealistic Expectations
- Should Statements and Personalisation:
- Labeling and Mislabeling
- Should Statements
- Personalisation
- Control Fallacies and Fallacy of Fairness:
- Blaming
- Control Fallacies
- Fallacy of Fairness
- Fallacy of Change
- Fear-Based Distortions:
- Fear of Abandonment
- Fear of Authority
- Fear of Being Alone
- Fear of Change
- Fear of Conflict
- Fear of Confrontation
- Fear of Criticism
- Fear of Disapproval
- Fear of Failure
- Fear of Inferiority
- Fear of Inadequacy
- Fear of Intimacy
- Fear of Loss
- Fear of Making Mistakes
- Fear of Rejection
- Fear of Success
- Fear of the Future
- Fear of the Past
- Fear of the Unknown
- Fear of Uncertainty
- Fear of Vulnerability
- Comparison-Based Distortions:
- Comparing and Despairing
Blissful Breathing Mind Massage Cards
I’ve snuck in a bonus ninth category called “Blissful Breathing Mind Massage” with the following seven cards:
- Accompanied Breath Retention
- Against The Grain Breath
- Alternate Nose Breath
- Bee Breath
- Belly Breath
- Breath Counting
- Equal Breath
Learning breathing techniques is one of the best “coping strategies” for conquering cognitive distortions.
Swipe Right For Mind Monsters: Explore on Any Device
Explore The Adult ADHD Cards on Your iPad/Tablet/Phone
What’s In Your Card Deck Swag Bag?
Printing
You can print the cards from your printer at home or send them to a local or online printer to print (you’ll only need to print 15 pages).
Terms Of Use
These files are for your personal use only—kind of like your secret stash of chocolate. If you’re a therapist, feel free to use them in your sessions to help your clients. But remember, they’re not for commercial use, reselling, or redistributing. So, no turning them into a side hustle unless you give me all your chocolate!
FAQs
Why should I get your cards?
Reason 1.
Artistically Crafted
Designed by a yoga teaching artist (George Watts), ensuring eye-catching artistry and ease of understanding.
Reason 2.
Versatile & User-Friendly
Whether you’re a seasoned psychology adventurer, someone with adult ADHD, a curious soul seeking insight into the workings of the mind, or simply a lover of inner calm, these cards “Mind invite you to play.
Reason 3.
Step-by-Step Guide
Each card includes a cognitive distortion (mind monster) and steps to counter it.
Reason 4.
Engaging & Educational
Learn 45 cognitive distortions and 7 Yogic breathing techniques.
Reason 5.
Printing Options
You can print them out in multiple sizes (A4, A5, or A6). I recommend using the A6 size to fit four cards on one A4 sheet.
Reason 6.
Quick & Easy
Whether you have a minute or an extended break, flip through the cards and choose one that resonates with you.
Reason 7.
Multiple Formats
Download in PDF, JPG, and PNG formats and print in various sizes for convenience.
Reason 8.
Play Daily
Use a card in your daily routine, selecting a new Adult ADHD card each day for a diverse cognitive practice.
Reason 9.
Journal
Use the cards to guide your journal sessions, focusing on a specific Adult ADHD card for enhanced mindfulness.
Reason 10.
Mind & Body Practice
Integrate the Adult ADHD cards into Chair Yoga with my Chakra Chair Yoga Cards and Blissful Breathing Cards for a mind-body yogic practice.
Reason 11.
Stress Relief
Pull a card during stressful moments for a humorous way to learn effective strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
Reason 12.
Group Sessions
Share the cards in group settings for a collaborative and varied Adult ADHD experience.
Reason 13.
Sleep Aid
Play with the cards to promote relaxation before bedtime.
Reason 14.
Clarity
Pull a card when you need mental clarity and focus.
Reason 15.
Personal Exploration
Use the cards to explore different cognitive distortions and discover which Adult ADHD Cards to revisit.
Reason 16.
Cognitive Challenges
Create challenges with friends or yourself, drawing cards to explore new cognitive distortions regularly.
Reason 17.
Thought Patterns
Develop a better understanding of your thought patterns.
Reason 18.
Negative Thinking Habits
Challenge negative thinking habits in a fun way.
Reason 19.
Emotional Intelligence
Enhance your emotional intelligence and resilience.
Reason 20.
New Perspectives
Discover new perspectives and outlooks on life.
Reason 21.
Not Alone
Find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in facing Adult ADHD challenges. Data from the Lancet and NICE (for the UK population) gives a childhood incidence rate of 5% and an adult incidence rate of 3-4%. That gives an estimate of 2.6 million people in the UK with ADHD (694,000 children, 1.9 million adults).
Where do I find my digital card treasures?
After purchasing, you’ll be whisked away to GeorgeWatts.org and your very own “Your Account” page. Click “Download Files” next to your order—go ahead, go wild! Download as many times as you want, whenever you want. Your files will be patiently waiting on the “Your Account” page, ready for action.
Who’s the mastermind behind these yoga cards?
George Watts is a BWY yoga teacher and the mastermind behind the Online Yoga Lesson Planner. After spending over a decade channeling his inner yogi to write blog posts, he decided to take on his biggest challenge yet: his own adult ADHD. So, being a card deck creator, he created the Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck—a playful toolkit designed to help him (and others) wrangle the wild thoughts of cognitive chaos with a wink and a smile. Because if you can’t outsmart your ADHD, you might as well outplay it!
What are the size of the cards?
Print in A4, A5, or A6 sizes—because who doesn’t love choices? For a space-saving win, go with A6 to fit four cards per A4 sheet (just 14 pages to print).
Can I explore the digital cards on my iPad/Tablet/Phone?
Absolutely! These cards are so versatile they’ll feel right at home on your iPad, Tablet, or Phone. Just download the PDF, find your favourite chair, and swipe away like a zen Jedi.
Got a video tutorial for printing these cards, or will I need to wrestle my printer into submission?
You bet! I’ve made a quick, 4-minute video showing you how to tame that unruly beast of a printer. It’s like a magic trick for your machine, plus tips on outsourcing to a local print shop. Print 4 cards per page for budget-friendly fun (you’ll only need to print 14 pages), or go big and print 2 cards per page if you’re feeling bigger is better.
Can I use the cards as teaching aids in my therapy sessions?
Absolutely! Just be warned—they might steal the spotlight from you. And if your client falls head over heels for the mind monsters, feel free to send them our way (to this page). I promise not to hog all the credit.
Can I stock your Adult ADHD CBT Cards Gift Box Set in my shop?
Yes, if there isn’t already a shop in your town already stocking it. Email me saying something like, “Hey George, I’m interested in stocking your Adult ADHD CBT Cards Gift Box Set in my XYZ shop. What day/time works best for you to chat this week?” And I’ll make sure to pencil you in between my yoga classes and squirrel-chasing sessions.
Can I purchase the Gift Box Set in bulk as training aids for my Adult ADHD clients?
Yes, if you’re a therapist and have several clients with Adult ADHD, they make great training aids for cognitive behavioural therapy. Email me, letting me know how many you want.
Do you have any other card decks that are super duper great for adults with ADHD?
Absolutely! My card decks are like a yogic buffet—plenty to choose from and more to come! Dive into the Blissful Breathing Card Deck for zen vibes, the 101 Mini Yoga Card Deck for bite-sized poses, the Face Yoga Card Deck for radiant smiles, and the Chair Yoga Card Deck II for 52 more chair yoga cards. Check them all out here: Yoga Card Decks. Grab a deck (or three) and let your yoga practice get a fun makeover!
“Hey George, I love your Adult ADHD CBT Card Deck and can’t wait to get my hands on it.”
George Watts
BWY Yoga Teacher
Creator of the Online Yoga Lesson Planner
mailATgeorgewatts.org
P.S. Got questions about the cards? Shoot me an email or give me a ring at 02921 257770. I promise to answer as long as I’m not in the middle of a creating another card deck, or chasing a squirrel.
P.P.S. If you’re the type who thinks 52 cards just isn’t enough (and really, who doesn’t?), get your hands on my Adult ADHD In A Humorous Nutshell Card Deck, Adult ADHD Coping Strategies Card Deck, Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck and Blissful Breathing Card Deck. I promise…you’ll love ’em!
