Frequently Asked Questions

FlourishTalk is a conversation facilitation tool that helps people have deeper, more meaningful conversations through carefully crafted, evidence-based questions. With over 23,000 questions organized into 37 categories and hundreds of topics, FlourishTalk provides structured prompts that encourage authentic sharing, self-reflection, and genuine connection.

Our questions are grounded in research from positive psychology, character development, social-emotional learning, and other evidence-based frameworks to ensure they facilitate growth, wellbeing, and meaningful dialogue.

FlourishTalk is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their conversations and connections:

• Individuals seeking self-reflection and personal growth through journaling
• Couples wanting to strengthen their relationship through meaningful dialogue
• Families looking to connect more deeply across generations
• Friends who want conversations that go beyond small talk
• Educators facilitating discussions and character development
• Therapists and coaches supporting client growth and insight
• Team leaders building stronger workplace relationships
• Organizations fostering culture and development

Yes! The core FlourishTalk web application is completely free and always will be. You have full access to all 23,000+ questions across all categories and topics, with no account required, no paywalls, and no usage limits.

We also offer optional premium products for those who want additional resources:

• Personalized Card Decks - Custom-printed conversation cards with your name on every card (anti-piracy feature)
• Professional Guides + Decks - 21 specialized guides for specific professions (educators, therapists, coaches, leaders, etc.) with 100 questions each
• Institutional licensing - For organizations wanting to use FlourishTalk at scale

These premium offerings support the continued development of FlourishTalk while keeping the core experience accessible to everyone.

No account required! FlourishTalk is designed to be immediately accessible to everyone. Simply visit the website and start exploring questions right away.

This approach ensures:

• Complete privacy—we don't collect personal information
• No barriers to access—no sign-up forms or passwords to remember
• Instant use—start meaningful conversations immediately
• Universal accessibility—anyone can use it anytime, anywhere

Using FlourishTalk is simple:

1. Choose a Category - Browse categories like Personal Wellbeing, Deepening Relationships, Character Strengths, Thinking Well, and more
2. Select a Topic - Within each category, pick the specific area you'd like to explore
3. Draw a Question - Get a thought-provoking question designed to facilitate meaningful conversation or reflection
4. Engage - Use the question to guide your discussion with others or for personal journaling
5. Continue - Draw another question or explore different topics as desired

Each question is designed to stand alone while also building toward deeper understanding of the topic.

Consider what you're hoping to achieve:

• Building relationships? Try Deepening Relationships, Small Talk to Deep Connection, or Connection Lab
• Personal growth? Explore Character Strengths, Personal Wellbeing, or PROSPER
• Thinking skills? Check out Thinking Well, Clear Thinking, or Habits of Mind
• Navigating challenges? Look at Critical Conversations, Understanding Differences, or Social-Emotional Learning
• Leadership development? Explore ALIGHT Leadership or Positive Psychology Coaching

Visit our Find Your Path page for personalized guidance, or browse all categories to discover what resonates with you.

Absolutely! FlourishTalk is equally powerful for solo reflection and journaling. Many users find that working through questions on their own provides valuable self-insight and personal growth.

The app includes a built-in journaling feature that lets you:

• Write reflections directly in the app
• Download your entries as PDF or text files
• Email entries to yourself
• Copy text to use in your own journaling system

If you encounter an unfamiliar word or concept in a question, click the "Need help with a term?" button to open our Term Helper. This feature provides simple, clear definitions from Wikipedia to help you understand the concept.

The Term Helper is designed to support your learning without overwhelming you—it gives you just enough information to engage meaningfully with the question while encouraging you to develop your own thoughts and perspectives.

Yes! Simply click "Draw Another Question" to get a different question from the same topic. Each topic has dozens of questions (often 50-100+), so you have plenty to explore.

If you want to explore a completely different area, click "Choose Different Topic" to return to the topic selection screen.

FlourishTalk currently features over 23,000 questions organized across:

• 37 main categories
• 350+ specific topics
• 18 evidence-based frameworks

We continuously add new questions and categories based on research, user feedback, and emerging topics. The collection spans everything from personal wellbeing and character development to critical thinking and navigating complex social issues.

FlourishTalk questions are grounded in established, evidence-based frameworks from psychology, education, and leadership research, including:

• PERMA-H/V (Positive Psychology wellbeing framework)
• VIA Character Strengths (24 universal strengths)
• PROSPER (Seven pathways to flourishing)
• Habits of Mind (16 intelligent behaviors)
• CASEL SEL Framework (Social-Emotional Learning)
• Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
• ALIGHT Leadership (Six leadership resources)
• Connection Lab research (Accelerating interpersonal closeness)
• Character Education frameworks (Intellectual, moral, civic, and performance virtues)
• Lifestyle Medicine (PAVING STEPSS)

Visit our Research & Evidence page to learn more about the science behind FlourishTalk.

Categories are broad themes or frameworks (like "Character Strengths" or "Personal Wellbeing") that organize related topics together.

Topics are specific areas within a category. For example, within the Character Strengths category, you'll find topics like Curiosity, Gratitude, Hope, Kindness, and all 24 character strengths.

This two-level organization helps you navigate from the general area you want to explore down to the specific aspect that's most relevant to your situation.

Here are some strategies for choosing a starting point:

• Follow your curiosity - What topic naturally draws your interest?
• Address a current challenge - What area of life needs attention right now?
• Build on strengths - What do you want to develop further?
• Start general - Begin with broader topics like Personal Wellbeing or Deepening Relationships
• Try small talk starters - Use Small Talk to Deep Connection for casual beginnings
• Use our guide - Visit Find Your Path for personalized recommendations

Remember, there's no wrong choice—every topic offers valuable insights and conversation opportunities!

QuietPages is FlourishTalk's companion journaling application designed for complete privacy and offline use. Unlike the main FlourishTalk app which runs in your browser, QuietPages is a standalone app where all your journal entries are stored exclusively on your device.

While both support journaling, they serve different needs:

FlourishTalk Journaling (in the main web app):

• Quick journaling while exploring questions
• Download individual entries as PDF or text
• Entries aren't saved in the app (you must download them)
• Great for occasional reflection

QuietPages (standalone app):

• Dedicated journaling application
• All entries saved automatically on your device
• Complete offline functionality
• Browse and search your past entries
• Ideal for regular, ongoing journaling practice
• Maximum privacy—no cloud storage, no servers

Absolutely. QuietPages is designed with privacy as the top priority:

• All journal entries are stored only on your device
• No data is ever sent to any server or cloud service
• Works completely offline—no internet connection needed
• No tracking, analytics, or data collection of any kind
• Your entries are truly private—only you can access them

This means you have complete control over your journal and can write with total confidentiality.

We're developing additional free companion apps to enhance your FlourishTalk experience:

ConvoTracker:

• Track your conversation journey and reflection practice
• See which categories and topics you've explored
• Note insights and patterns from your conversations
• Set conversation goals and reminders

ConvoBuilder:

• Plan custom conversation sequences for specific purposes
• Create question sets for workshops or group sessions
• Design conversation flows for coaching or therapy
• Save and share conversation plans

ConvoUpdate:

• Get notifications when new questions are added
• Stay informed about new categories and topics
• Receive updates on new features and resources
• Customize notification preferences

All companion apps are free and designed to work seamlessly with the main FlourishTalk platform. Follow us on Instagram @flourish_talk to stay updated!

Yes! FlourishTalk offers institutional licensing for organizations, schools, therapy practices, coaching businesses, and corporate teams. Organizational licenses provide:

• Dedicated support and training
• Custom implementation guidance
• Facilitator resources and materials
• White-label options for larger organizations
• Volume pricing for teams and groups

Contact us through our Work With Us page to discuss your organization's needs.

Mental health professionals and coaches find FlourishTalk valuable for:

• Session structure - Using questions as conversation starters or focal points
• Client homework - Assigning reflection questions between sessions
• Assessment - Understanding client perspectives on various topics
• Skill building - Developing character strengths, emotional awareness, or thinking skills
• Relationship work - Couples therapy or family counseling conversations
• Group facilitation - Leading therapeutic or coaching groups

We offer specialized Professional Guides specifically designed for therapists, coaches, and counselors, including:

• Therapeutic Conversations - 100 questions for mental health professionals
• Life Coaching - Questions for personal development coaching
• Couples Connection - Questions for relationship work
• Career Development - Questions for career coaches

Each guide includes research-backed questions, implementation strategies, and is available with companion card decks.

Yes! We offer:

• Workshop facilitation on topics from our categories
• Training on using FlourishTalk effectively
• Speaking engagements on meaningful conversation, character development, wellbeing, and related topics
• Custom program development for organizations
• Professional development for educators and counselors

Visit our Work With Us page to learn more and submit an inquiry.

FlourishTalk works on virtually any device with a web browser:

• Computers - Windows, Mac, Linux
• Tablets - iPad, Android tablets
• Smartphones - iPhone, Android phones
• Any modern web browser - Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.

The interface is fully responsive and adapts to your screen size for the best experience on any device.

For FlourishTalk (web app): Yes, you need an internet connection to access the question database.

For QuietPages: No internet required! QuietPages works completely offline since all data is stored on your device.

If you frequently use FlourishTalk in locations without reliable internet, consider downloading our physical card decks or printable question sets.

We'd love to hear from you! You can:

• Visit our Contact Us page to send a message
• Share your feedback through our Share Your Story page
• Follow us on Instagram @flourish_talk and send a DM

We actively review all feedback and suggestions to improve FlourishTalk for everyone!

FlourishTalk respects your privacy completely.

Since no account is required:

• We don't collect personal information
• We don't track individual usage
• We don't store your reflections or responses
• Journal entries you write are never saved on our servers

If you use the in-app journaling feature, your entries remain in your browser until you download or clear them—they're never transmitted to us.

For maximum privacy with saved journal entries, use QuietPages, where everything stays on your device with zero data collection.

Yes! We offer beautifully designed, professionally printed conversation card decks that are personalized with your name on every card. This personalization makes each deck unique while also serving as an anti-piracy feature.

Our personalized card decks are perfect for:

• Use without internet/devices
• Workshops and group settings
• Meaningful gifts for friends and family
• Wedding or housewarming presents
• Therapy and coaching sessions
• Team building activities

Each deck contains carefully curated questions from specific FlourishTalk categories. Visit our shop to customize and order your personalized deck.

Professional Guides + Decks are specialized resources designed for specific professions and contexts. Each guide contains:

• 100 carefully curated questions tailored to that profession or context
• Evidence-based frameworks relevant to the field
• Implementation strategies for using questions effectively
• Companion card decks available for offline use

We currently offer 21 Professional Guides including:

• Student Success (University)
• K-12 Classroom Teachers (International & South African editions)
• Therapeutic Conversations
• Couples Connection
• Life Coaching & Career Development
• Executive Leadership & Team Development
• Healthcare & Patient-Centered Care
• Pastoral Care & Interfaith Dialogue
• Parenting & Youth Development
• Performance Management & Innovation
• Sport Coaches (Champion Edition)
• And more...

Each guide is delivered as a PDF (and optionally as a personalized DOCX) and can be purchased individually or with companion card decks. Visit our Professional Guides page to explore the full collection.

Beyond the free web app, we offer both free and premium resources:

Free Companion Tools:

• QuietPages - Private, offline journaling app with complete data privacy
• ConvoTracker - Track your conversations and reflection journey
• ConvoBuilder - Prepare custom conversation plans
• ConvoUpdate - Get notifications of new questions and categories

Premium Products:

• Professional Guides + Decks - 21 specialized guides for specific professions (educators, therapists, supervisors, coaches, healthcare workers, etc.), each containing 100 research-backed questions plus companion card decks
• Personalized Card Decks - Beautifully designed physical cards with your name on every card for authenticity and personal connection
• Institutional Licensing - For organizations wanting customized implementations

All premium products support the continued development of the free FlourishTalk platform and free companion apps.

We're grateful for your support! You can help FlourishTalk in several ways:

• Share with others - Tell friends, family, colleagues about FlourishTalk
• Use it regularly - The more you engage, the more meaningful conversations happen
• Purchase premium products - Card decks, guides, and resources support development
• Share your story - Tell us how FlourishTalk has impacted you
• Follow on social media - Connect with us on Instagram @flourish_talk
• Provide feedback - Help us improve through constructive suggestions
• Direct donations - Support ongoing development (coming soon)