Say Something is a set of 78 full-colour photographs capturing different aspects of our journey through life. The versatile resource uses photos to reflect universal themes, settings and experiences.
These cards help group participants get to know each other and help deep conversations to get started. These cards help people share their stories, they become an invitation to allow others to know us more intimately, to understand us with more clarity. They invite people to recall and retell their own memorable moments, forging connection.
We all have stories to tell and the Say Something cards provide a forum for all people to share their experiences and build community. The cards have been tried and tested with individuals and small groups, throughout a number of different contexts.
A must have for teachers, facilitators and leaders. Use these cards to open conversations in meetings, classes, workshops and more.
Photos include local Australian places as well as faith based landmarks such as churches and the cross.
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How to use the Say Something cards.
Conversational invitations
Conversation prompts can help steer conversations in the directions suggested by our purpose, passion, curiosity and creativity. Lay the cards out on a table for group participants to peruse. Ask them to select a card that appeals to them. Try one of these prompts:
- Choose a photo that says something about you as a person.
- Choose a photo that reminds you of a good time in your life.
- Choose a photo that highlights one of your virtues.
- Choose a photo that challenges you or makes you feel uncomfortable.
Be creative, devise your own prompts!
Once people have their card, invite them to sit in small groups and take turns sharing what they chose and why.
Reflection questions for deeper conversation
Once people have shared their photo and started discussing, have them go deeper by discussing these reflection questions:
- Does this photo reveal more about your private self or public self?
- Does this photo represent a significant time of change for you?
- What is the deeper value or virtue that you hold dear, that is highlighted by this photo?
- Is this photo aspirational? Does it represent a goal or someone you want to grow to be?
Creative writing for self-discovery
Instead of using the cards for conversation and connection, use them for self-discovery and growth. Have participants choose a card that appeals to them, randomly assign them or have group participants assign a card to each other.
Writing prompts:
- What is the story behind this card?
- In this card – What has just happened and what is about to happen?
- Write a story about the person who you imagine took this photo, what were they doing and why?
- Choose a virtue from the bible and describe how this picture represents that virtue.
- Write a prayer for the person who you imagine took this photo.
- What music would accompany this scene if it were part of a movie?