Compassion cards help!

3/29/2023

So, what are compassion cards, you may be asking. Well, I'm here to answer that! Hi, I'm Leo a TFT member, and I helped to write some compassion cards for teens getting treatment for a substance use disorder! Seeking support can feel scary, especially for teens recovering from substance use. Compassion cards are something we made to help a set of teens out. Each of us got a card to decorate, and we wrote helpful and supportive messages on them! They were super cute, and they helped the teens out.

Now you may be thinking, 'well I want to write a card for someone in need!' And that's awesome! So, who should you give it to? Anyone! literally anyone who you thing would appreciate it. A friend, a family member, even just a random person you meet. A little compassion goes a long way in this world, and even a cute little card could be the difference between a good and bad day for someone.

Here's a great video we watched that can help you understand why language is important when it comes to supporting people who are recovering from substance use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCf7jXHYSSI

Don't know where to start? Try this guide we used when we wrote our letters. Even though the guide is specific to youth in recovery, feel free to adapt it to make it work for you!