From A to Recovery
A letter-based category game for addiction counseling, mental health, and child & adolescent clinicians. Four editions, add-on packs, one game system.
Therapy that doesn't feel like therapy.
Clients pick a letter, then name something in each category starting with that letter. No worksheets, no fill-in-the-blank ā just real conversation that goes somewhere.
Laminated Cards
6 decks per edition, multiple copies included. Write with a wet erase marker and reuse every session.
Session Notepad
Tearaway sheets ā one per person per round. Works as answer sheet and scorecard. Clients keep them as a session takeaway.
Wet Erase Marker
One included per physical kit. Write your letter on the card, wipe clean after every session.
Pick My Letter Tool
Free digital letter randomizer. Open on any device during session. No dice needed. Excludes Q, X, Z, V.
Simple enough for session one.
No training required. Pick a deck, pick a letter, and let the client do the talking.
Choose a Deck
Pick the theme that fits where your client is today.
Pick a Letter
Use Pick My Letter on any device to randomly select the letter for the round.
Write Answers
Write the letter on the card. Everyone writes answers privately on their notepad sheet.
Reveal & Talk
Share answers one category at a time. The game starts it ā you take it where it needs to go.
Competitive or non-competitive ā clinician's choice.
Same cards, same notepad, two different energy levels. No repeat answers in either mode.
Non-Competitive Mode
No scoring, no comparison. Every answer becomes a conversation. Safe for all populations at any stage.
- Individual therapy sessions
- Early-stage or trauma-focused groups
- Clients who struggle with competition
Competitive Mode
Unique answers score a point. Circle yours on the notepad ā no extra tracker needed. Highest score wins the round.
- Established groups with good rapport
- Clients who need higher engagement
- Later stages of treatment
One game system. Every population.
Same structure, different language and themes ā written specifically for the clients you're actually seeing. Themes vary by edition.
š Substance Use Edition
Built for addiction counselors. SUD treatment language, recovery-focused categories.
- Coping Skills
- Relapse Prevention
- Triggers
- Support Systems
- Mental Health & Mood
- Recovery Identity
š©µ Mental Health Edition
Built for mental health therapists. Mood, anxiety, emotional regulation, daily functioning.
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Regulation
- Triggers & Stressors
- Support Systems
- Self-Worth & Identity
- Daily Life & Functioning
šµ Youth Edition
Built for adolescent clinicians. Age-appropriate language, peer and identity focused.
- Coping Skills
- Feelings & Awareness
- Triggers & Hard Moments
- Support Systems
- Relationships & Connection
- My Story & My Strengths
š£ Kids Edition
Built for child clinicians. Short concrete prompts, peeking animal characters, 5 categories per card.
- Coping Skills
- Feelings & Awareness
- Hard Days & Big Feelings
- My People
- School & Friends
Expand your kit.
Specialty cards that plug into your edition. Sold as paid digital downloads for everyone ā members and non-members.
Justice-Involved
For clients navigating the legal system
Universal Ā· 1 cardTrauma
Trauma-informed categories for trauma-focused work
Universal Ā· 1 cardCo-Occurring
For clients managing both SUD and mental health
Universal Ā· 1 cardGrief & Loss
For clients processing loss alongside treatment
Universal Ā· 1 cardStereotypes & Stigma
Challenging stigma across all populations
Universal Ā· 1 cardSU Knowledge Pack
Substances & Pharmacology Ā· Consequences & Impact Ā· Recovery & Treatment
SU Edition Ā· 3 cardsMH Life Context Pack
Work & Money Ā· Relationships & Mental Health Ā· Culture, Media & Mental Health
MH Edition Ā· 3 cardsYouth Life Context Pack
Substance Use for Youth Ā· School & Academic Pressure Ā· Sports & Activities
Youth Edition Ā· 3 cardsBuilt for both the room and the one-on-one.
From A to Recovery works in individual sessions and group settings without any modification.
š¤ Individual Sessions
- Low-pressure way to open tough topics
- Great for resistant or guarded clients
- Builds self-awareness without feeling clinical
- Easy to revisit across multiple sessions
- Works at any stage of treatment
š„ Group Therapy
- Encourages peer sharing naturally
- Everyone starts with the same letter
- Builds group cohesion fast
- Easy for facilitators to manage
- Works as a warm-up or full group activity
More add-ons on the way.
The From A to Recovery add-on library keeps growing. These packs are in development ā built for the populations and clinical contexts that need them most.
Want to be notified when new add-ons drop? Join the membership and you'll always hear first.
The real thing on your desk.
Each edition is available as a printed laminated card set ā color-coded decks, a session notepad, and a wet erase marker. Everything you need right out of the box.
Multiple copies of each card included so group therapy clients each hold their own card during the round.
Laminated Decks
Multiple copies per deck for group use
Session Notepad
Tearaway, one sheet per round
Wet Erase Marker
Write on cards, wipe clean after
Add-On Ready
Expand with specialty packs
Everything you need to get started.
Your kit includes a printed insert ā but if you need a backup or a larger reference to keep at your desk, here's everything in one place.
š How to Play
š² Pick My Letter
Free digital randomizer ā open on any phone, tablet, or computer during session. No app download needed. Excludes Q, X, Z, and V.
Open Pick My Letter āš Scoring (Optional)
Non-competitive mode: no scoring, every answer is a conversation starter.
Competitive mode: unique answers score 1 point. Circle yours on the notepad. Most points at the end of the round wins. No repeat answers count.
š§¼ Card Care
- āUse wet erase markers only ā not dry erase
- āWipe clean with a damp cloth after each session
- āStore flat or upright ā avoid bending
- āCards are laminated and reusable indefinitely
- āNotepad sheets are single use ā reorder pads in the shop
ā Add-On Packs
Specialty cards that expand your kit. Each add-on drops right into your existing edition ā no extra setup needed.
Trauma
Co-Occurring
Grief & Loss
Stereotypes & Stigma
Substances & Pharmacology Ā· Consequences & Impact Ā· Recovery & Treatment
Work & Money Ā· Relationships & Mental Health Ā· Culture, Media & Mental Health
Substance Use for Youth Ā· School & Academic Pressure Ā· Sports & Activities
Add-on packs are sold as digital downloads. Browse the shop ā
š² Try Pick My Letter ā Free
The digital letter randomizer is free for everyone. Open on any phone or tablet during session ā no download needed. Excludes Q, X, Z, and V.
Open Pick My Letter āYour tier. Your access.
Every level of The Underrated Superhero membership includes something from From A to Recovery.