HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN BE HELPFUL APPS FOR BOTH COUNSELORS AND CLIENTS ON IPHONE (IOS) AND ANDROID DEVICES

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1 HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN BE HELPFUL APPS FOR BOTH COUNSELORS AND CLIENTS ON IPHONE (IOS) AND ANDROID DEVICES * ALL INFORMATION AND SCREENSHOTS OBTAINED THROUGH APPLE ITUNES APP STORE AND ANDROID GOOGLEPLAY STORE

2 Warning Before recommending these apps to clients I strongly encourage you to use them yourselves so you can better explain them to clients. I also encourage clients to search for alternate apps because they may find something that suits them better. There really is an app for that!

imoodjournal (On ios, $1.99 free sometimes and on Android - $1.

Likert scale rating system Input description (Journal) Can take photo

emotion #tags Customizable reminders & background Automatic graphs

3 imoodjournal (On ios, $1.99 free sometimes and on Android - $1.00) This app allows clients to track their mood. Likert scale rating system Input description (Journal) Can take photo of yourself to see how mood can affect your appearance Customizable emotion #tags Customizable reminders & background Automatic graphs (overall mood trend, weekly cycle, daily cycle) * Ability to export and print Can be password protected ios Android

4 T2 Mood Tracker (free on both ios and Android) This app allows clients to track their mood. Six pre-loaded issues: anxiety, depression, general well-being, head injury, post-traumatic stress, and stress Add customized scales on any topic (e.g., a pain scale) Use sliders to rate yourself on these behavioral categories Automatic graphs Input description (Journal) PDF or CSV reports to print or to your health care provider Customizable reminders - weekly to several times a day

Input description (Journal) Export data to PDF and share via email Scheduled Reminders, so you can log more often if you

5 Moodlytics (free on both ios [upgrade via in app purchase] and Android) This app allows clients to track their mood. Log current and past moods Add notes, photos & people to moods Track your moods through charts, calendars and graphs Input description (Journal) Export data to PDF and share via Scheduled Reminders, so you can log more often if you want to Add & Personalize moods Privacy features - password protect Moodpedia - A mood encyclopedia Backup & Restore your mood data

6 uthanku: Gratitude Journal (free on both ios and Android) This app allows clients to create a visual journal of gratitude. Thank friends and family Thank places Thanks moments

Useful for clients who have trouble thinking of the positive Easy to use Can

7 Gratitude Journey (ios - $0.99 free sometimes) This app allows clients to create a gratitude journal Useful for clients who have trouble thinking of the positive Easy to use Can be password protected Snyc between your ios devices Can Share with others on Facebook Can edit entries or add entry on day you forgot

of stress to various parts of the body that you can read and videos you can watch

8 Breathe 2 Relax (Free for both) On both ios and Android A guided breathing app to help with stress reduction, anxiety, and anger management Provides detailed information on the effects of stress to various parts of the body that you can read and videos you can watch Customizable backgrounds (audio and visual) *If you start to feel light-headed, take a break (breath normal)*

ios Android Breathing Zone Relaxing Breathing Exercises (ios - $3.

99) On both ios and Android A guided breathing app to help with stress reduction, anxiety, and

Clinical studies in the Journal of Human Hypertension and the American Journal of Hypertension)

9 ios Android Breathing Zone Relaxing Breathing Exercises (ios - $3.99 free sometimes) or (Android - $3.99) On both ios and Android A guided breathing app to help with stress reduction, anxiety, and anger management Help decrease heart rate to help with high blood pressure (*FDA approved. Clinical studies in the Journal of Human Hypertension and the American Journal of Hypertension) Breathing Analyzer Timed sessions from 5 to 60 minutes Breathing tracker Customizable Guide Image, audio, and male or female voice *If you start to feel light-headed, take a break (breath normal)*

Uses CBT techniques and skills Set reminders to wind-down and get ready for bed Sleep diary Relaxation

10 CBT-i coach (On ios and Android free for both) This app help clients with sleep problems. Learn about sleep, develop healthier sleep routines and habits, and improve their sleep environments. Uses CBT techniques and skills Set reminders to wind-down and get ready for bed Sleep diary Relaxation tools to help someone sleep: deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, 3 guided imagery exercises, and mindfulness exercises

11 Use CBT to: Learn how to relax Develop more helpful ways of thinking Create active steps to deal with anxiety MindShift (On ios and Android free for both) This app helps clients to cope with anxiety. Designed more for teens and young adults Male and female voices for relaxation exercises Tools to help manage: Test anxiety Perfectionism Social Anxiety Performance Anxiety Worry Panic Conflict

Record meals, thoughts and feelings Create personalized meal plans Complete treatment

12 Recovery Record (Free) For iphone and Android users Has additional options for Clinicians* Can send/receive anonymous encouragement messages to/from other app users. Record meals, thoughts and feelings Create personalized meal plans Complete treatment modules Can send info directly to your treatment team * Helpline powered by NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association).

medication Export the record to your email to give to your doctor Can add multiple

13 RxmindMe Prescription/Medication Reminder (ios - Free) PASSWORD protected Set reminders for medications Rx refill reminders Can edit the time you took the medication Export the record to your to give to your doctor Can add multiple family members and their meds. Information only stored on your device Add photos of the meds for reference

you took the medication Export the record to your email to give to your doctor Can add multiple family

14 Pill Reminder by Drugs.com (ios - Free) PASSWORD protected Set reminders for medications Rx refill reminders Can edit the time you took the medication Export the record to your to give to your doctor Can add multiple family members and their meds. Information only stored on your device Add photos of the meds for reference *Comprehensive medication info (i.e. side effects, dosage, interactions, pregnancy info, etc.)

15 SleepStream 2 Pro: Sleep. Relax. Escape. Enjoy. (ios - Free or $2.99 version) SleepStream 2 Pro is perfect for: Relaxation Sleep induction Meditation Power naps Noise masking Concentration * Can download more sounds in the app

16 Relax Melodies (ios & Android - Free or paid versions) For iphone and Android users 46 sounds that can be mixed with ind. volume adjustments Create personalized favorite playlists Set multiple alarms and timers Binaural beats Airplay connectivity

mode will trigger an alarm if you don t check in Use I m here to tell selected people exactly where you are Use Fake Call to get out of a bad

17 bsafe Personal Safety App (On ios and Android free for both) This app allows clients to set up their own personal safety network. Make your own personal safety network of friends, family, and co-workers Ask friends to walk you home with live GPS trace or walk them home Timer mode will trigger an alarm if you don t check in Use I m here to tell selected people exactly where you are Use Fake Call to get out of a bad situation Use Guardian Alert button to immediately notify your network that you need help It gives them your GPS location and video of what s happening (optional siren too!)

Alert your friends that you need them to come and interrupt the situation.

18 Circle of 6 (On ios and Android free for both) This app allows you to easily connect to up to 6 of your closest friends. Send come and get me text message if you need help. Alert your friends that you need them to come and interrupt the situation. Access online info about healthy relationships. National hotlines built in for crisis situations. Ability to program a local emergency number into the app.

college students Built in planner Alerts (for class & homework)

19 istudiez Pro (ios only, $2.99 free sometimes or Lite version for free) For high school or college students Built in planner Alerts (for class & homework) Track grades/gpa Color code courses Can integrate native calendar info into app Can sync to other Apple devices

be more productive More useful for kids and people who grew up/still

20 HabitRPG (free on both ios and Andoid) A habit-improvement app that incorporates RPG elements* into daily life To help motivate clients to be more productive More useful for kids and people who grew up/still play video games Can also be used to help break a habit - like to quit smoking

21 Chronicle Bill Reminders (ios only, $2.99 free sometimes) Tutorial for first time users Easy to use Keeps track of your bills and sends you reminders It is not linked to your bank account though Can be password protected

22 The Bills (ios - $0.99 free sometimes) Easy to use Keeps track of your bills and sends you reminders It is not linked to your bank account though Can be password protected Specific Days recurring option i.e. every Sat. and Sun. More in depth tracking Can set autopay bills

23 Psych Terms (Free- on ios) Over 1,000 terms and brief definitions Can be used offline Alphabetically arranged Browsable and searchable Ability to add terms to favorites Simplistic and easy-to-use interface

the reviews stated that this app doesn t work properly on newer Android devices.

24 Psych Central (Free on both ios and Android devices) Current mental health research articles Customizable feeds from several different journals and sites Articles related to various mental health issues and topics * Some of the reviews stated that this app doesn t work properly on newer Android devices. On ios, it was not coming up on the app store but it works and is up-to-date on my device so it may just be a glitch so check the app store again.

to follow information for topics like communication skills,

25 Mind Tools (Free on both ios and Android) At first glance, you ll note that this is a business app Has good step-by-step easy to follow information for topics like communication skills, assertiveness, time management, creativity, and stress management

ios Android Meeting Finder (Free on both devices) 12

current location Share meetings via text or e-mail User

26 ios Android Meeting Finder (Free on both devices) 12 step meeting search tool Use filter to find meeting you want i.e. men/women; open/closed; etc. Add meetings to Calendar Search by zip code, city, or current location Share meetings via text or User driven to update the app makers directly for the most up-to-date meetings

27 Any Questions?

28 Thank You! James M. Grimes, MA, LPC McNeese State University Counseling Center (337)

How to track mood with imoodjournal. Getting Started.

How to track mood with imoodjournal Getting Started. Get surprising insights into yourself with imoodjournal! Understand yourself better and take better control of your life! Here s how. 1. Сapture your