I was able to use Climer Cards to process a series of conversations I had with community members in an emerging community. After numerous meetings the citizens were asked to pick a card that was reflective of how they might feel about their community now. The responses were overwhelming. Some related to the “light bulb” as they felt there were new ideas and energy created, while another related to the swimming school of fish and stated “I feel like we are all headed in the right direction together.”

These cards are a great processing tool for both formal and informal processing. With my undergraduate background in recreation therapy, I am fully aware of the need for tools such as Climer Cards to enrich our conversations and feelings.

Tera McIntosh
Affiliate Faculty, Antioch University