While earning my master’s in counseling, I was introduced to a personal values card sort created by Miller et al. at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychology. It quickly became one of my favorite exercises, and I’ve used it with countless clients since. It was a great tool, but I kept noticing values that were missing. As clients told me what was missing or could work better, I decided to create my own.
I love words, and finding the perfect one has always been deeply satisfying. What began as a simple plan to add a few values to the existing list became a two-year project. I more than doubled the number of values, rewrote every existing definition and wrote new ones, and worked with my web-designer husband on a design that matched the depth and purpose of the cards.
The result is Values Vault. It brings together years of clinical work, client feedback, and a love of language to help individuals, couples, families, therapists, and coaches name their core values and use them to make clearer decisions. Today the collection includes the Complete, Core, and Career Editions, along with EMDR Cognition Cards for therapists.
Hope you enjoy them!
Aly Webster, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
Following your passion is a luxury.
Following your values is a necessity.
Passion is a fickle magnet: it pulls
you toward your current interests.
Values are a steady compass: they
point you toward a future purpose.
Passion brings immediate joy.
Values provide lasting meaning.— Adam Grant