The Anchor Card

When to reach for the anchor

  • Hospital / Healthcare

    • A patient receives difficult news and is given an Anchor card as a quiet point of steadiness—something to hold and return to when emotions feel overwhelming.
    • A patient waiting to be seen shows visible anxiety. A staff member offers an Anchor card and invites them to focus on it while they wait, giving their attention somewhere calm to rest.

  • College / Education

    • A student overwhelmed before an exam is given an Anchor card to help settle racing thoughts before entering the testing space.
    • A student in counseling keeps an Anchor card in their wallet as a reminder to pause and ground when stress spikes between sessions.

  • Work Settings

    • An employee navigating burnout uses an Anchor card as a momentary pause during the workday—before meetings, emails, or difficult conversations.
    • A manager offers an Anchor card during a high-stress period as a way to normalize slowing down without disengaging.
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