Disclaimer
In this episode of the Compassionate Tech Revealed Podcast, Julie Johnson, co-founder of Integrate Trauma Informed Network, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the PTSD Coach App. It's important to emphasize that the insights shared are intended for educational purposes, and individuals are advised to consult mental health professionals for personalized assistance. Each person's journey with the app may vary, despite Julie's expert analysis.
Listeners are strongly encouraged to prioritize their mental well-being by seeking support from qualified professionals. While the podcast offers valuable perspectives, it is not a substitute for professional mental health guidance. Safeguarding your mental health is paramount; therefore, seeking appropriate assistance is vital for overall wellness.
Description:
The assessment of the PTSD Coach App is personal and represents the host's viewpoint. Listeners are urged to form their own judgments and engage with experts when making decisions related to mental health. Empower yourself by making informed choices and seeking professional advice as we delve into tools like the PTSD Coach App in our upcoming episodes.
In this episode of 'Unearthing Compassionate Tech,' Julie Johnson, co-founder of Integrate Trauma-Informed Network and a professional in instructional design and e-learning product design with a specialization in accessibility, reviews the PTSD Coach app. Julie applies her organization's interpersonal skill vetting process to evaluate the app's human-centered design and trauma-informed decision-making. The review identifies strengths and areas for improvement, providing a 45 out of 60 rating. She also invites listeners to a trauma-informed skills training session at Joy of Yoga and offers support for app developers seeking user research feedback.
00:00 Introduction to App's Strengths and Weaknesses
05:48 Implied Boundaries in Relationship Skills
05:59 Need for Explicit Boundary Education
06:09 Reinforcement of Skills
Our Scale:
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: (3-5)
Motivational Interviewing: (4-6)
Aligning Words and actions. (4-6)
Presents media on learning to set boundaries (1-3)
Used inquiry and curiosity within exercises, communication and overall 1-3
Trauma-Informed Communication Skills Practice
Presents body awareness prompts or activities (4-6)
Facilitates exercises that help people discern a system of threat and safeness (4-6)
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 (406)
Overall Score= 45
Go deeper:
Trauma- Informed Yoga Training On Interpersonal Skills
If you are seeking to learn these skills for yourself as a mindbody or wellness professional, please check out my upcoming training on July 12th at Joy of Yoga, Mindful Integrity: A Trauma-Informed Yoga Training on Ethics for Yoga Teachers online and in-person.
Get your App Integrate Verified
Are you an app developer seeking some feedback on your mindfulness or mental health app? Let us review it to see if it meets our criteria to be Integrate Verifed based on our traum-informed interpersonal skills rubric. Reach out at www.letsintegrate.live or integratenetwork@gmail.com
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