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Get 20% off + your chance to win

To celebrate 30 years of The Bears, enjoy an exclusive 20% off sitewide and automatic entry into our $400 prize draw with every purchase.

why people choose The Bears

The Bears are a simple, strengths-based card set used to help people explore emotions and open conversations safely.

  • Trusted in practice for 30 years
  • Used across education, counselling, and family settings
  • Suitable for all ages and abilities
  • Designed by practitioners, not marketers
  • Easy to integrate into sessions or classrooms

how The Bears support conversations

they don’t tell people what to feel

“The Bears have no words. This allows people to bring their own experiences, language and meaning – making them adaptable across ages and cultures.

they work wherever conversations are hard

From early learning environments to adult counselling, The Bears are used wherever people need a gentler way to talk about emotions.

they make difficult conversations safer

By focusing attention on the cards rather than the person, The Bears reduces pressure and defensiveness – helping conversations unfold more naturally.

“The Bears will remain an essential tool in my work as a case manager for disadvantaged children and families. I plan to keep using these cards to support siblings in finding belonging within their group, family, and community.”

Jessica Flakemore Counsellor

“I work with adults and children facing stress and life challenges and I’m continually amazed by the impact of The Bears cards. Their playful illustrations create relaxation and engagement, which encourages honest expression without judgment. I’m frequently thanked for the outcomes, but the credit truly belongs to The Bears!”

Patrice Thomas Mindful Connections NSW

“I’ve been using The Bears with a group of 7-year-olds to explore feelings. I lay the cards out and ask each child to choose one that reflects how they feel. The game is fun, encourages teamwork, and helps children learn to recognize and name emotions. I’m excited to try more of your resources!”

Nada Stadtlander, Auckland (NZ)
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The Bears at a glance

The Bears cards are a set of illustrated cards designed to help people explore emotions in a gentle, non-confrontational way.

Each card shows a Bear expressing a different feeling or emotional state. With no words on the cards, people bring their own meaning, experience and language – making the card adaptable across ages, cultures, and settings.

  • 48 beautifully illustrated cards
  • No words – meaning comes from the person
  • Used to explore emotions, build empathy and understanding

bring The Bears into your practice or home

20% off everything

faqs section

Q: How do I enter the competition?
Every pack of The Bears is automatically eligible.

Q: When will winners be announced?
Winners will be contacted after the promotion ends.

Q: Who are The Bears suitable for?
The Bears are used across education, counselling, and family settings, and are suitable for all ages.

Q: Do I need to do anything extra to enter?
No. Purchasing a pack of The Bears is your entry.

Q: Is this a physical product?
Yes. The Bears are a physical set of illustrated cards.