Gentle Reframes: Cognitive Distortion Card Deck

This printable card set is designed to help you gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. Each beautifully illustrated card names a common cognitive distortion (like all-or-nothing thinking or catastrophizing) and pairs it with a compassionate reframe to help you consider alternative perspectives.

These cards were created by someone with lived experience — not a licensed mental health professional — and are intended to offer encouragement, not treatment.

Each distortion includes:

• ✨ A clear definition in plain, approachable language

• 💡 A gentle reframe that invites curiosity and calm

• 🌊 Peaceful, uplifting imagery that soothes and reassures

Perfect for journaling prompts, daily reflection, or quiet mindfulness moments, this deck can serve as a grounding tool when thoughts feel overwhelming.

Important Note: I am not a therapist, and these cards are not a substitute for mental health treatment. They’re simply a supportive resource to help notice patterns and shift perspectives gently when you’re ready.