Приложения разработчика Kerry Taylor в Android Market

Sprinklers (v. 1.0.0)

Kerry Taylor опубликовал приложение 2012-02-04
(обновлено 2012-02-04)

Use iScaper:Sprinklers to troubleshoot and solve common sprinkler system problems.

Created by a landscaper with 20 years experience in sprinkler design, installation, and repair, iScaper:Sprinklers will allow you to analyze and repair common sprinkler system problems. Along with a glossary of terms you may be unfamiliar with but would be good to know when you make that trip to the sprinkler supply store, and a metric conversion table for international users.

Eating D (v. 1.0.1)

Kerry Taylor опубликовал приложение 2012-01-21
(обновлено 2012-01-21)

Learn skills to resist your eating disorder (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa).

All material was written by a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) with twenty-five years of counseling experience.

You first rate the frequency and intensity of the eating disorder thoughts on a color coded scale of 1 (fleeting, able to resist) to 10 (continual, very difficult to resist).

You move on to the first set of skills, where you will select one of ten ways to change your thoughts. Changing your thoughts to change your feelings is the basis of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, the most widely practiced evidenced based form of psychotherapy.

After utilizing one of the thought changers, you proceed to selecting one method for making lifestyle changes for promoting your recovery.

After following the instructions for the lifestyle changes, you then move on to the third set of skills, where you will select one of ten different relaxation strategies for managing stress.

After implementing those skills, you rate the level of the eating disorder thoughts again to determine if the skills you chose were effective for you.  If the intensity or frequency of the eating disorder thoughts have not reduced sufficiently, you will be given the opportunity to try again, selecting a different skill set.

The content presented is for your information only. If you have an eating disorder, it is important to get treatment from a trained professional. Extreme weight control behaviors such as purging, rapid weight loss, or being at an unhealthily low weight can compromise your health and cause death. Please consult your healthcare provider or a counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

*** Tested on a Nexus One phone.

OCD (v. 1.0.0)

Kerry Taylor опубликовал приложение 2011-12-29
(обновлено 2011-12-29)

Learn skills to resist obsessions and compulsions!

All material was written by a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) with twenty-five years of counseling experience.

You first rate the frequency and strength of the OCD thoughts on a color coded scale of 1 (fleeting) to 10 (continual, very difficult to resist).  

You then move on to the first set of skills, where you will select one of ten different calming activities to perform.

After following the instructions for the calming activity, you will select one of ten ways to change your thoughts. Changing your thoughts in order to change your feelings is the basis of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, the most widely practiced form of psychotherapy.

After utilizing one of the thought changers, you proceed to selecting one method for resisting the rituals or compulsions. This is the basis of exposure and response prevention, the evidence based method of OCD treatment.

After implementing those skills, you rate the level of OCD again in order to determine if the skills you chose were effective for you.  If the level of the OCD has not reduced sufficiently, you will be given the opportunity to try again, selecting a different skill set.

The content presented is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional counseling or medical advice, and it should not be used to treat a psychiatric or medical condition. Please consult your healthcare provider or a counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

*** Tested on a Nexus One phone.

Depression (v. 1.0.1)

Kerry Taylor опубликовал приложение 2011-12-04
(обновлено 2011-12-04)

Learn skills to reduce your depression!

All material was written by a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) with twenty-five years of counseling experience.

You first rate the intensity of your depressive symptoms on a color coded scale from 1 (slightly upset) to 10 (extremely depressed). If you rate your depression as a 8 or below, the app will proceed to the Change Thoughts Menu. From the Change Thoughts Menu, select one or more of the strategies for changing your thoughts. Changing your feelings by changing your thoughts is the basis of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), the most widely practiced evidence based method of treatment.  When ready, proceed to Step 2.

If you rate your depression as a 9 or 10 (very or extremely depressed), you will be brought to the Safety Screen that will assist you with suggestions for maintaining safety.  After that screen, you can proceed to the Change Thoughts menu to choose additional exercises. When you have completed the thought changing strategies of your choice, proceed to Step 2.

In Step 2 select methods for making Lifestyle Changes that will reduce depression.

After following the instructions for the Lifestyle Changes, you then move to the third set of skills in Step 3 Stress Management, where you will select one of ten different relaxation strategies for managing stress.

After implementing those skills, you rate the level of depression again in Step 4 to determine if the skills you chose were effective for you.  If the level of the depression has not reduced sufficiently, you will be given the opportunity to try again, selecting a different skill set.

The content presented is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, and it should not be used to treat a psychiatric or medical condition. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, get immediate intervention from a professional. Please consult your healthcare provider or a counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

***Tested on a Nexus One phone.

Anxiety (v. 1.0.2)

Kerry Taylor опубликовал приложение 2011-11-12
(обновлено 2011-11-12)

Anxiety: Your portable self help tool.

All material was written by a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) with twenty-five years of counseling experience.

You first rate your level of anxiety on a color coded scale of 1 (slightly nervous) to 10 (panicked).

You then move on to the first set of skills, where you will select one of ten different calming activities to perform.

After following the instructions for the calming activity, proceed to Step 2 where you will select ways to change your thoughts. Changing your thoughts in order to change your feelings is the basis of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, the most widely practiced evidence based form of psychotherapy.  

After utilizing the thought changers, you proceed to Step 3 selecting a solution for the problem that triggered your anxiety.

After implementing your solution, you rate your level of anxiety again in Step 4 in order to determine if the skills you chose were effective for you.  If your level of anxiety has not reduced sufficiently, you will be given the opportunity to try again, selecting a different skill set.