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Inner Critters™ Set 3: The Red Hot Pack
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Inner Critters™ Set 3: The Red Hot Pack
Where Fierce Feelings Find Their Voice
The Red Hot Pack features 28 engaging animal cards designed to support children and teens in expressing, exploring, and working with anger in therapy.
Created with multi-age appeal in mind, this printable deck utilizes diverse artistic styles and captures the full spectrum of anger—from subtle irritations to explosive outbursts.
Meet the Fire-Breathing Dragon of intense rage, the Don't Say It Tiger holding back its words, and the Sensory Overload Bear when everything feels like too much.
From Online Drama Giraffe navigating digital conflicts to Mad at Myself Porcupine dealing with self-directed anger, each card offers a unique spark for meaningful conversations about anger.
Each critter becomes a gentle guide, creating a balance of distance and recognition that allows emotions to safely unfold.
When direct questions meet blank stares, these critters step in as powerful allies, helping clients find the language to share their experiences.
From the simmering frustration of Cold Stare Penguin to the explosive power of Smashing Gorilla, each card validates anger as a vital messenger in our emotional world.
Thoughtfully designed to enhance Inner Critters Sets 1 and 2 while being complete enough to use on its own, The Red Hot Pack offers maximum flexibility for your practice.
With the Inner Critters Red Hot Pack, you'll have a therapeutic tool that transforms "I can't explain it" into "This is exactly how I feel"—creating those pivotal moments where insight naturally emerges.
"An invaluable resource! As therapists, we know how effective metaphor, narrative, and externalization can be in helping kids understand their inner experiences. I highly recommend the Inner Critters card decks to fellow clinicians seeking creative and engaging tools for their practice. I love all of Kim Lange’s activities—be sure to check them out!" – Liana Lowenstein
What's Included
⭐ Printable Inner Critter Cards
Get a printable deck of 28 cards, each illustrating an engaging animal and exploring the diverse ways anger can appear and be expressed.
The back of each Inner Critters card is intentionally left blank, allowing you the flexibility to customize them for your clients. You can write affirmations, coping skills, notes, or something else on the blank side of the cards to target specific therapy goals. Having this open space makes the Inner Critters even more adaptable to each child's unique needs and your own therapeutic approach.
Cards are standard playing card size (2.5 inches x 3.5 inches) and are formatted 8 cards to a page for easy printing on cardstock.
⭐ Therapist Guide
Our 6-page guide includes 10 session prompts to easily integrate the Inner Critters Red Hot Pack into your child and teen counseling sessions.
These new prompts are specific to this deck and were not included with any previous packs.
⭐ CritterDex
With the CritterDex card index, referencing each of the 28 animal characters is a snap. No more hunting for the right critter; it's all in the CritterDex!
Title Design: Ashley Bruce
Illustrations: Kim Lange with Midjourney
This is an instant digital download. You will not receive a physical product in the mail. Upon purchase, you'll receive immediate access to the files, allowing you to print and use the activity right away. No need to wait for shipping or delivery—everything you need is at your fingertips.
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These resources have been created and curated by Kim Lange, LCMHC & Emotionanigans, LLC as a supplement to therapy with a qualified counseling professional with appropriate training and experience. Nothing in the resources constitutes medical advice. You understand and agree that these resources are not a replacement for professional therapy and that purchasing or otherwise obtaining them does not establish a therapist-client relationship. You further acknowledge and agree that these resources are not a replacement for appropriate training and clinical supervision, and purchasing them does not establish a therapist-supervisor relationship. You agree not to practice outside your scope of competency and to defer to your professional judgment in utilizing these resources.