Mission Statement & Company Vision

It has been a dream for the past ten years that "The Figwort Concept"TM of using four simple rules can help diffuse the anger in all of us. It has been our vision that all generations can learn to communicate, compromise and not judge others by applying "The Figwort Concept"TM

"The Figwort Concept"TM can be applied to any age and any situation. Thelma P. Figwort, a character performed by Kathy Todd Stallo, uses humor to convey the message that you are allowed to express your feelings. With audience participation, real life experiences and hands-on materials, Thelma P. delivers her message in an appropriate and non-threatening manner.

Kathy Todd Stallo

Kathy Todd Stallo is the president and founder of Figwort & CompanyTM and the creator of the comedy character, Thelma P. Figwort. Kathy is originally from Dayton, Ohio. She resides in Anderson South Carolina with her four sons. Kathy has been a soccer coach, a preschool teacher, and a host to a foreign exchange student program. She takes pride in 'just being a mom."

The goal of Figwort & CompanyTM is to help children and adults work through any situation by using four basic rules. Practicing the rules will empower them not only how to identify the problem but how to solve it. The "Figwort Concept"TM will help enhance his or her emotions and improve self esteem for anyone, regardless of age.

Karen Todd, MC,LPC

Karen Todd is a mental health therapist, educator, author and CO-Facilitator of "The Figwort Concept"TM. KarenTodd currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ms. Todd has incorporated "The Figwort Concept"TM into her counseling sessions with families, couples and children for the past seven years. Karen believes that by encouraging you to focus on one situation at a time, this program allows anyone to express and hear each others feelings, to understand their own behavior, and others and thus make it possible to make amends, compromise, set limits and feel the situation is resolved.

Karen Todd and Kathy Todd Stallo are identical twin sisters. Together, they present programs that utilize both their talents. They have recently been appointed to the Advisory Board for Children's Rights in Phoenix, Arizona.

Thelma P. Figwort

Thelma P. Figwort is a woman with a huge heart and a wonderful sense of humor. Although she is a little "eccentric", she adds a special touch to any occasion.

Thelma P. Figwort presents programs that are specifically designed for your occasion Thelma P. presents programs such as "Like Yourself, Don't Lose Yourself"™ A program that teaches children and adults about feelings and the importance of not "stuffing" those feelings.

The Figwort Concept

  1. A tool for handling conflict
  2. Enhances listening skills
  3. Promotes decision making
  4. Improves sense of self
  5. Teaches emotional awareness
  6. Empowers individuals about choices and consequences
  7. Encourages people to be accountable for their own behavior
  8. Applies to any age and any situation!

The Figwort Programs

Additional programs available from Thelma P. Figwort:

Thelma P. Figwort talks about Attention Deficit Disorder
Thelma P. and CO-Parenting
Thelma P.'s "A Time To Thrive"
Thelma P., The Pain Pal
"Faith, Feelings and Choices"
AND
the funny and outrageous program "Stages of Ages!TM

Thelma P. Figwort exhibits a variety of personalities during her performances. Her unique quality is that Thelma P. can be age ten to eighty, a bride, a prom queen or "Mother Figwort"...just to name a few! Thelma P. dresses the part with various costumes appropriate for your situation!

Figwort & CompanyTM Coast To Coast

For seminars and workshops, Karen Todd and Kathy Todd Stallo bring their expertise from the east coast and west coast together to deliver an inspirational and informative event suitable for all ages and all situations!

All of the programs are customized and performed especially for your organization. Your organization has the unique choice of requesting Thelma P. Figwort and Karen Todd to perform together for an informative and humorous program. Kathy Todd Stallo (Thelma P. Figwort) and Karen Todd also are available on an individual basis to present their specific programs for your special event!

The Figwort ConceptTM Testimonies

"I would highly recommend, without hesitation, this program to children of all ages." South Carolina of Mental Health.

"I was not aware of some of the feelings that my son was having in dealing with leukemia until Themla P, the PainPal, had us play her game.  He had fallen when he got out of bed by himself.  I felt guilty and scared, he felt happy that he could do it. What an awareness." Patti Gasper, mother, In memory of Robbie Gasper, sixteen years old.

"The kids love Thelma P and her honesty about Attention Deficit Disorder." Dr. Patricia K Comfort Ph.D. New Way School for ADD, Arizona

"When you first meet Kathy she is a very vicarious person. She talks fast, changes subjects midstream, hugs everyone and has allot of emotional. Therefore, a person's first impression might be that she is an airhead. However if you listen to what she has to say, she has a tremendous depth of understanding real truth in the simplest way.  She looks at her inner self more than anyone I have ever known" Carol Morgan, Tammassee DAR school

"Our club is about communicating. I am glad that we awarded The Communicator of the Year Award to someone that is communicating something as important as dealing with their emotions." Toastmasters Anderson Chapter

"You were voted number one speaker of the year by the students." Wanda Sluss, Related Arts Teacher McCant's Middle School, Anderson SC

"Your special character focusing on expressing emotions rather than suppressing them will be helpful to our children in dealing with his or her challenges." Children's Rehabilitation St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, AZ

Contact Us

Email: figwort@aol.com