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The Encounter Deck

A tool for groups

Requirements

30-60
3-12
18+

Description

The Encounter Deck is a special set of cards to be used to build group cohesion. Each card has an open-ended statement or a directive which the player answers or follows. The cards encourage players to self-disclose in different categories such as: identity and beliefs, memories, analogies or metaphors, feelings, values, and more. Although initially designed as a group therapy tool, The Encounter Deck can help foster connections and understanding in any type of group setting.

Components

Component Quantity Photo
Poker Deck 1 deck of 106 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Tuck Box (108 cards) 1 Poker Tuck Box (108 cards) component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 6 reviews
Publish Date April 20, 2014
Edition First
Department Games
Tags Strangers / Ice Breaker

Why buy this?

  • 106 different cards - several "game" modes
  • can be used multiple times with the same group
  • helps build group cohesion via a game format

The Slychology Department LLC

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted 7 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This is a great tool for group therapy I am very excited to use it in the groups I facilitate!

Posted 7 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

As a therapist, I've been using The Encounter Deck in group therapy for half a year. The groups I run cycle members in and out routinely, and the deck has been a great way to get new members acquainte...

Posted 7 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This deck is AWESOME! It has never failed to deliver thoughtful and raw discussion when I've used it with a group --- I have seen it produce insightful conversation and emotional responses that run th...

Posted 8 years ago
Own It Played It Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Love this deck! The very first time I used it with my psychotherapy group, a client pulled the first card and it was EXACTLY what he needed. It took the group into a deep and productive discussion! Hi...

Posted 10 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This tool is highly functional and useful in regards to process groups. I have used this deck numerous times in a variety of groups in order to promote discussion, group cohesion, and stimulate emotio...

Posted 11 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I highly recommend The Encounter cards as a tool that will compliment any therapy session or as a fun way to bring friends/family closer together. This deck is very versatile. It has multiple cards th...

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