“The Love Smart Cards are a wonderfully designed, highly useful tool to raise one’s emotional intelligence as an individual and in relation to others.”~Ayman Sawaf, author of
Executive EQ and the
Enchanté emotional literacy children books
Whether you're a teacher, therapist, parent, or personal growth enthusiast, the
Love Smart Cards Complete Guidebook offers clear, practical tools to help you—and those you support—identify feelings, honor needs, and build meaningful, connected relationships. Grounded in the principles of
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), this guidebook supports
emotional literacy,
conflict transformation, and
character development. It's perfect for individuals, families, classrooms, and counseling or coaching sessions. Inside, you’ll find:
- A clear and accessible introduction to the core principles of NVC
- Dozens of guided exercises for individuals, partners, families, and groups
- Tools for transforming judgment and criticism into compassionate clarity
- Step-by-step worksheets for setting boundaries and resolving resentments
- Engaging activities and tips for working with kids
- Creative ways to weave the cards into art, journaling, storytelling, and mindfulness
- Exercises for identifying and cultivating character strengths—and more!
“When my wife and I have had a challenging time, the Love Smart Cards have been incredibly helpful. They have allowed us to truly understand what the other was feeling and needing--without resorting to the sometimes tricky problems of verbal communication when stressed. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to better understand the people they love.” ~ Jonathan Robinson, author of the New York Times bestseller,
Communication Miracles for Couples
“Diana and I use Katrina’s Love Smart Cards during really difficult conflict and it has saved us more than once. We even dropped our defenses so much during the process (after feeling deeply heard and validated) that we had valuable insights into the root of a trigger, which is a good step toward healing it.”
~ Dan Hansen and Diana Perez, relationship coaches
"I started to hold a monthly NVC empathy group holding at a local cafe, where I use this cards for everyone who joins this group. Love Smart Cards have been making it easy to open ourselves and to connect each other with our hearts."
~ Keiko Yamanaka, NVC practitioner
About the AuthorKatrina Vaillancourt is a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, mediator, and educator with a passion for cultivating emotional intelligence, compassionate relationships, and social harmony. Drawing from decades of experience supporting individuals and families, Katrina created the Love Smart Cards and guidebook to make NVC principles more accessible and playful for all ages.
