We, Amy Payne and Karen Vance, are the co-founders and creators behind "Karmy," blending our names as well as our expertise and creativity to develop Karmy, as well as innovative tools like the Think Feel Do Sensory Bears and TLSW Practice Pocket Cards.
Together, we are committed to empowering all individuals, including children, adults, practitioners and carers through trauma-informed, inclusive, and creative approaches to healing and storytelling.
Think Feel Do Sensory Bears™️
Co-founded by Amy Payne, Karen Vance and Natalia O'Keefe, these sensory bears are used globally to help individuals express themselves and find their voice.
TLSW Practice Pocket Cards by Karmy Cards
Co-created by Amy Payne and Karen Vance, and endorsed by Richard Rose and TLSW International. These cards are designed to support TLSW practitioners and anyone interested in therapeutic life story work.
Live Classroom with Creative Life Story Work
Thu 4th September 2025, Online Zoom
Learn how to use Think-Feel-Do sensory bears, from two of the practitioners that created them.
Led by Karen Vance and Amy Payne
To book or learn more - follow the link below
Blog: Think Feel Do Sensory Bears: Helping individuals find their voice
In a world where emotions often go unspoken, Think Feel Do (TFD) Sensory Bears offer a unique and powerful way to help individuals – children, young people, and adults – connect with their inner experiences.
Podcast season 4: Episode 11 – Going on a bear hunt: learning about Think, Feel, Do Sensory Bears
Posted: July 3 2025
This month we are talking about Think, Feel, Do Bears – how they were developed and how they can be used during life story work.
Send Amy Payne and Karen Vance an email at Karmy to purchase resources, to ask questions, or to find out how we could meet in person or online for consultation or workshops about TFD Bears and the TLSW Practice Pocket Cards.
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