Khair Always In shaa Allah!
The Empowered Heart (Qalb)
Children
Rated 5 stars
★★★★★
For Educators, Therapists & Facilitators
The Empowered Qalb (Children’s Edition) is designed to support children’s emotional awareness, self-regulation, and values-based reflection within a faith-aligned, non-pathologising framework.
The deck integrates principles from:
Child emotional literacy
Trauma-aware and nervous-system-informed practice
Islamic concepts of amanah (trust), care, and accountability
— without moral pressure, diagnosis, or behavioural control.
How This Deck Can Be Used
The cards may be used:
In classrooms and Islamic learning spaces
In individual or group counselling sessions
In play-based, reflective, or check-in activities
As a conversation starter for feelings, boundaries, and choices
Cards can be drawn intentionally or intuitively, used as part of a routine, or selected in response to a child’s emotional state.
Therapeutic & Educational Intent
Each card supports:
Naming and normalising emotions
Body-based calming and self-regulation
Gentle moral development without shame
Internal responsibility framed as amanah, not punishment
The deck is particularly helpful for children who:
Struggle to express feelings verbally
Become overwhelmed or shut down emotionally
Need support with boundaries, self-control, or self-worth
Benefit from structured yet gentle reflection
Important Guidance
This deck is not a diagnostic tool
It is not intended for discipline, correction, or compliance
Children are not required to answer every question
Emotional safety and consent come first
Facilitators are encouraged to:
Go slowly
Follow the child’s pace
Pause or stop if a card feels activating
Use co-regulation rather than instruction
Faith-Aligned, Child-Centred
References to Allah are intentionally framed to convey:
Nearness
Care
Support
Mercy
They are not used to control behaviour or enforce outcomes.
The concept of amanah is presented as:
Learning to care for one’s heart, body, choices, and relationships with gentleness and responsibility.
Professional Use Note
This deck can complement:
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs
Islamic character education
Trauma-informed counselling approaches
Values-based reflection in schools or therapy settings
It may be used alongside other therapeutic or educational tools, at the facilitator’s professional discretion.
Return gently. Every child’s heart is learning.
How-To Guide
Step-by-step cards designed to empower therapists daily.
Practical exercises to deepen client connection and presence.
Quick strategies to navigate common therapy challenges smoothly.
Encouraging prompts that spark meaningful client breakthroughs.
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FAQs
What are deck cards?
Deck cards are tools designed to guide therapy sessions with prompts.
Who can use these cards?
Therapists looking for fresh ways to engage clients will find these cards helpful.
How do I integrate them?
Simply shuffle the deck and draw cards during sessions to inspire meaningful conversations and breakthroughs.
Yes, the guide offers step-by-step instructions for use.
Is there a digital version?
Can I customize cards?
Customization options are available to tailor cards to your practice style.
Praise
Words from therapists who found clarity
This guide transformed how I connect with clients. The deck cards make sessions more engaging and insightful.
Amy Lee
Austin TX
Empowered Heart’s approach helped me guide clients gently yet effectively. The cards spark meaningful conversations every time.
Jonas Kim
Denver CO
★★★★★
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