The sea is a wild and unpredictable place … the perfect metaphor for the ups and downs of our journey through life.
The very relatable ‘everyperson’ created by Ray Bowler for Ups and Downs makes it easy for us to reflect on our own person journey, to have important conversations with others, and to realise that whatever the sea of life might throw at us, there are always choices we can make.
So let’s take to our bathtubs and get started, shall we?
In this toolbox, you’ll find:
- the digital booklet which not only includes many great ideas for using the cards across a broad range of settings and situations, but also a foreword by adventurer, James Castrission, who in 2008 crossed the Tasman Sea by kayak
- access to a digital set of the cards so you can use them anywhere, anytime
- ideas banks, blogs, card hack videos, interviews and other support material.
We hope you’ll also be inspired by the stories of others, and the imaginative ways they’ve used the cards in their work. Don’t forget to explore the range of supporting materials and information at your fingertips any time you need it.
This toolbox is exclusively for people who have purchased the cards. We will continue to add resources and ideas, so check in regularly to see what’s new!
Step aboard the good ship ‘Your Life’ for an exhilarating adventure on the high seas. Sailing, like life itself, is full of ups and downs. From the bliss of steady winds and calm seas to the terror of cyclones…
Innovative Resources’ managing editor, Sue King-Smith, recently sat down to chat with Paula, a support work supervisor at a residential rehab in Victoria. 
Recently we were contacted by Penny, a highly respected and experienced child, youth and family worker, about the various ways she is using Innovative Resources’ cards and tactile resources with children in a school setting during COVID-19. She generously agreed to share some of her experiences and tips. 
Andrew Shirres, our former Practice Development Coach, was handed the high seas, darkly dramatic ‘shark’ card from