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Exercise
Archetypes Cards: From Caterpillar to Butterfly
A deck of 25 artistic archetype cards that support youth workers in mentoring processes, fostering self-discovery, personal growth, and social inclusion through creative and embodied learning.
Aims of the tool
To equip youth workers with an innovative and eco-soulcentric mentoring tool that fosters personal transformation and supports the social inclusion of young people, especially those with fewer opportunities.
Description of the tool
The Archetype Cards are a set of 25 visually engaging cards inspired by the "Eco-Soulcentric Developmental Wheel" by Bill Plotkin. Each card represents a symbolic archetype—qualities or powers that youth can embody on their path to personal development and social integration. The tool can be used by youth workers in both individual and group mentoring sessions, promoting self-reflection, embodied awareness, creativity, and storytelling.
The cards come with eight suggested methods of use, including:
-Reflection
-Nature’s Wander
-Embodiment
-Journaling
-Artistic Inspiration
-Group Discussion
-Scenarios
-Storytelling
Learning outcomes include:
-Increased self-awareness and personal insight
-Strengthened creativity and expression
-Empowerment through identification with transformative archetypes
-Enhanced group communication and empathy
-New methods for mentoring and inclusive youth work
Dowload the cards here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p7Skjt5RSZd0edGFTSSi1Y2hxF4bXu6y?usp=drive_link
Available downloads:
Disclaimer
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5033
This tool is for
Youth workers, mentors, educators working with young people, especially those with fewer opportunities.
and addresses
Personal Development
Materials needed:
A printed or digital version of the 25-card deck
Space for group discussion, movement or creative expression
Optional: nature settings for outdoor activities, journals, art supplies
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
VulcanicaMente APS
in the context of
Erasmus+ KA2 "From Caterpillar to Butterfly"
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
SARA MARZO (on 9 August 2025)
and last modified
22 July 2025
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