In this episode of 'Unearthing Compassionate Tech,' host Julie Johnson, co-founder of the Integrate Trauma Informed Network, reviews the Molehill app designed for autistic adults and their self-regulation skills. Julie, with a background in trauma-informed yoga and accessible systems design, explains the importance of integrating trauma-informed interpersonal skills into wellness apps. She evaluates the Molehill app using Integrate's vetting process, highlighting its strengths and areas for improvement. The app scored 43 out of 60, making it Integrate verified. Key features praised include its minimal use of language, visual prompts for self-assessment, and systematic sequence. Julie encourages listeners to download the app and announces upcoming events in St. Louis and online related to trauma-informed leadership and mindfulness.
Screenshots of the App
Our Rating
40-60=An abundant amount of trauma-informed skills in the app features (4-6)
30-50=A mooderate amount of trauma -informed skills in the app features (3-5)
10-20-A modest amount of trauma- informed skills in the app feaures. (1-2)
Trauma-Informed Communication Skill Rating
Validation Communication: 4-6
Motivational Interviewing: (4-6)
Aligning Words and actions. (4-6)
Presents media on learning to set boundaries (3-5)
Used inquiry and curiosity within exercises, communication and overall (4-6)
Trauma-Informed Communication Skills Practice
Presents body awareness prompts or activities (3-5)
Facilitates exercises that help people discern a system of threat and safeness (3-5)
Promotes personal agency and cutomization (4-6)
Provides people to assess personal capacity (4-6)
Offers space for people to make a plan for their wellbeing (4-6)
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