When you are overwhelmed, you need something to reach for.
The Beyond Survival Deck gives you 20 simple, proven skills — organized by how you feel.
Combines Practical Tools from:
CBT
DBT
Behavioral Activation
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
What’s Inside
These tools are based on research-backed methods. I have also used them in my own life and with clients over many years.
HOW IT WORKS
The deck is organized into four states based on how you feel in the moment. You do not need to read every card. You simply identify where you are right now and go to that section. Each state points you to one to three cards to try first.
IN THE MOMENT
Pick the state that feels closest to how you feel. Choose one card from that section and try it. That is all you need to do.
The Physical Beyond Survival Coping Cards Are Here
Now you can hold the deck in your hands. The same 20 cards, organized by how you feel, printed and ready to keep close.
The Physical Deck Includes:
20 Printed Coping Cards (4 Emotional States)
Sturdy card stock, rounded corners
Comes tied and packaged in a lavender organza bag
Fits in a bag, on a nightstand, or on your desk
Beyond Survival Coping Cards
Practical, bite-sized grounding tools to help regulate your nervous system, navigate stress, and build lasting emotional resilience.
Designed by a mental health clinician and educator, this deck translates therapeutic concepts into accessible daily practices. Featuring original character Paws the Panda, each card offers actionable support whenever life feels overwhelming.
Key Features
Evidence-Based Strategies: Grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and somatic practices to calm anxiety in real time.
Approachable Companions: Guided by Paws the Panda and Observe the Owl to make daily self-reflection warm and accessible.
Bite-Sized & Actionable: Clear, simple prompts—pull a single card for a quick mental reset or moment of pause.
Durable & Portable: Printed on heavy-duty cardstock to keep on your desk, nightstand, or in your bag.
Versatile Use: Ideal for personal reflection, therapy sessions, classroom wellness centers, or as a thoughtful gift.
What’s Included
Full Coping Card Deck: Grounding exercises, gentle self-talk prompts, and somatic check-ins.
Organza Drawstring Bag: A sheer, lightweight pouch for easy storage and on-the-go portability.
The Complete Digital Toolkit
A grounded, practical framework to help you take one small step when it’s hard to think clearly.
What’s included in your instant download:
20 Printable Coping Cards: High-resolution PDF layouts organized into 4 distinct emotional states (grounded in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness).
20 HD Smartphone Wallpaper Cards: Perfectly cropped mobile lockscreens so clinical coping reminders are always one swipe away.
Instant Practice Guide: Clear guidance and printing tips on how to use these self-talk tools during moments of stress or spiraling thoughts.
Launch Special
20 Printable Coping Cards: High-resolution layouts organized into 4 emotional states, designed to help you take one small step when it is hard to think clearly.
20 HD Smartphone Wallpaper Cards: Perfectly cropped, state-ordered mobile lock screens so your clinical coping reminders are always one swipe away.
Instant Practice Guide: Clear guidance and printing instructions on how to use these self-talk tools when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in spiraling thoughts.
Launch price: $9.99. Download the complete toolkit bundle now at this price.
🔒 Instant Digital Download • Instant PDF & Mobile Wallpapers Access • No physical shipping required
Who Is This For?
If you have ever felt overwhelmed or overworked, this is for you. Maybe you are always taking care of everyone else. Maybe you put other people's needs before your own until you have nothing left. You know you need to do something different. These cards give you a place to start.
Meet the Creator
Hi, I'm Dr. Gunter. I made this deck because I saw a gap between complex therapeutic frameworks and what people actually need in a moment of overwhelm. These 20 cards translate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into steps you can actually use, the same ones I've used both in my own life and with clients.
