Know Thyself for Coaches & Therapists

Know Thyself for
Coaches & Therapists

24 June, 2025

Help clients open up in minutes with Know Thyself - a psychological game built for breakthrough dialogue. If your work is helping people find clarity, this tool fast-tracks the process, sparking the kind of reflection and emotional honesty that can often take months to build.

How Does Know Thyself Work?

Know Thyself is a psychological conversation game rooted in personality archetypes. Think of it as a personality test that transforms into a dynamic conversation catalyst.

How Does Know Thyself Work?

Know Thyself is a psychological conversation game rooted in personality archetypes. Think of it as a personality test that transforms into a dynamic conversation catalyst.

Three Know Thyself archetype cards on display – a unique personality card game designed to spark deep conversation and connection

Each card introduces a unique identity - The Empath, The Rebel, The Compulsive - and invites the client and practitioner to privately score how much the trait reflects the client. This simple gameplay triggers three powerful dynamics essential for therapeutic progress:

- Self-Reflection: The client must pause and confront how they truly see themselves in relation to the archetype.

- Perception Gaps: They immediately discover how a trusted outside observer - you - sees them, creating an instant, powerful point of discussion.

- Dialogue: The difference between the scores isn't a point of conflict; it's an invitation. It unlocks insight, encourages emotional honesty, and deepens the conversation - fast.

Playing this game helped me truly get to know myself. I’m amazed how effectively it shifted my perceptions.

Nick Fortino, PhD Psychology

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The game provides a structured yet non-threatening way to soften defenses, discover the archetypes, and explore unconscious beliefs. Imagine this scenario:

They draw the “Empath” card.
In private, your client rates themselves a 2 on the Empath scale.
In private, you rate them a 5 based on your observations.
You both reveal the scores.

That misalignment - that gap between a 2 and a 5 - is where the work begins. It leads directly to a meaningful conversation about why they rated themselves low and why you rated them higher. It opens the door to a new perspective, a reframe, and a potential shift.

Ready to deepen your client conversations?

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How can this tool help my practice?

✓ Build trust and rapport with new clients from the very first session.

✓ Replace lifeless assessments with rich, interactive, and revealing dialogue.

✓ Break group therapy wide open by fostering connection and shared vulnerability.

✓ Unlock emotional logjams when a client feels stuck or resistant.

Why Is It So Effective?

Know Thyself creates a space for progress because it is designed to encourage intimacy and vulnerability within a clear and safe framework. The "rules" of the game enable people to share things in a spirit of play that they might not feel comfortable sharing in a regular conversation.

As a coach or therapist, your work involves fostering safety, connection, and awareness to facilitate transformation. These are the exact tenets Know Thyself is designed to support. While it is not therapy and doesn’t replace it, the game provides a clear path to the openness and curiosity under which great therapeutic work thrives.

Learn more about how it works or visit our order page to get your deck today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cards in the game?

The Standard game holds 52 archetype cards. The Expanded Edition adds 48 more cards from themed packs - including shadow traits, philosophical perspectives, and personality systems like the Enneagram and Zodiac - unlocking hundreds of unique combinations for sessions and group work.

Is this therapy?

No, it’s a therapeutic tool. You remain responsible for clinical assessment and progression.

Can I use it with teens?

While most of the cards are PG, Know Thyself is designed for adults (18+) due to the mature nature of the game.

How long does setup take?

60 seconds. Just shuffle, draw, explain the 1–5 voting scale and away you go

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