The OuchKit
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The OuchKitWhy Do I Need an OuchKit?When people are upset, they're incapable of thinking clearly. That's why they shut down, lash out, or take off. The OuchKit helps you break this pattern. The cards help you calm down, identify your feelings, and express them--without defensiveness or blame. The result? Deeper self-awareness and mutual understanding. Who's it for?The OuchKit was designed for couples, but it works great with kids, too -- at home or in the classroom. It's for anyone who wants to improve communication and take their relationships to the next level. The cards work great anytime, but they work MAGIC when you've got something to say but aren't ready to say it face-to-face.How it works
Keep exchanging cards until you are both feeling better.Here are examples of some of the most common exchange sequences:
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It's
simple. You get a strong feeling and fill out the back of whichever
card suits your mood. Next, you leave the card where your partner
is sure to find it. Then your partner responds with another card
-- whichever one feels right. 
Created by Betsy Sansby, MS, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years experience working with couples, and over 22 years of marriage to the same guy.
