# Calming Triggers: Therapy Tool — Anxiety, Anger, Mood, IFS, DID

> Emotional well-being companion for stress, anxiety, and trigger management. (iPhone/iPad app by Britney Shawstad.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-triggers-therapy-tool/id6476431256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Britney Shawstad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290310527)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-triggers-therapy-tool/id6476431256/reviews.md

## What is Calming Triggers?

Embark on a journey of emotional well-being with Calming Triggers, your all-in-one companion for managing stress, anxiety, and triggers. This app empowers you to build emotional resilience through a curated Tool Library, real-time logging, and insightful progress tracking.

KEY FEATURES:

Tool Library:
• Explore a variety of preloaded tools meticulously crafted to help you navigate stress and anxiety. From meditation to mindful activities, the Tool Library offers diverse options. Additionally, create your own custom tools tailored to your unique needs.

Real-Time Logging:
• When a trigger strikes, open the app and log the tool you're using in real time. The timestamped log efficiently captures your coping mechanisms, providing a clear picture of your progress. This feature ensures you can swiftly choose the right tool to feel better faster.

Multiple Uses:
• It's okay to use a tool multiple times or experiment with different combinations. Every log contributes to understanding your progress over time, offering insights into what works best for you.

Calendar and Tracking:
• Review your logs on the calendar to track your emotional journey. Thumbs up to signify improvement, sideways for maintaining, or down for challenging moments. Add detailed notes to capture what triggered you, enhancing your self-awareness and coping strategy refinement.

Reparenting Yourself:
• Calming Triggers is your guide to emotional regulation and self-dependence. Consider it a journey of self-discovery and growth. Acknowledge that finding the most effective strategies may take time. Embrace the process, and remember, it's okay if a tool doesn’t work – the key is to keep trying.

Reflect and Upgrade:
• After using the tools, reflect on your progress and continue building emotional resilience. Explore new features (coming soon) to add audio files, affirmations, and photos directly into the app for easy access. Enhance your experience and make Calming Triggers uniquely yours.

Download Calming Triggers now and take charge of your emotional well-being. Transform stress into strength and triggers into opportunities for growth.

Note: Calming Triggers is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with qualified healthcare professionals for personalized guidance.

## Key features

- Tool Library with preloaded and custom tools
- Real-time logging of coping mechanisms
- Calendar and tracking of emotional journey
- Detailed notes for self-awareness
- Guidance for emotional regulation
- Progress reflection and resilience building

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-triggers-therapy-tool/id6476431256/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The most logical review

*2026-07-30*

So I got this app because my child has anger management issues and she get s mad sometimes so we’ve tried a lot of things and this app works. You can even write your own things that you have seen to help and you can remove things that you don’t like it comes with a whole bunch of new coping skills that I didn’t even know existed. My child loves it. She will always be able to calm down with this app. It’s just a great app. It’s free. There’s like no payments. You can even schedule like when you’ve been getting angry or sad it’sgreat  have to get this app really great.

**Developer response:** ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you! So glad you and your child found it.

### 1/5 — Great idea but

*2025-05-09*

I love it, but prior web address not available for technical problems, and there are plenty.

**Developer response:** Hello! Could you please try again? There might have been a brief interruption but all should be good. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Love ability to save audio

*2025-04-26*

Great tool and easy to use. Love how you can save audio/video from your phone for easy access. For example, a recorded message from my therapist for easy access.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2024-09-29*

I use this all day long!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review and the support! It means a lot to us!

### 5/5 — Excellent resource!

*2024-09-18*

(Requires Google sign in or Apple sign in so would be more careful using this in a school setting due to possible privacy concerns?) A really interesting tool that I could see being very helpful for someone struggling with anxiety and/or depression. It allows you to choose what tools you would like to use (and you can make your own custom strategies for calming) and add them to a daily calendar - then you can give a thumbs up, a “neutral” or a thumbs down to rate if that strategy helped you cope. The calendar shows a month view with little color coded dots to show whether the strategies used worked or not. There are also resources, affirmations, a place to add audio and video files, and for a particular country- not sure where-a way to contact a suicide crisis hotline. Very interesting and helpful resource.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-09-01*

Love this app and the idea all together! Thank you to the founder of this!!

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2024-08-17*

Such a great app! I love it!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review and the support! It means a lot to us!

### 4/5 — Just a question.  I ❤️ this.

*2024-03-29*

So helpful at this time. My beautiful daughter would have had her golden birthday on the 29th of March. My husband died 12 years ago on March 31. My precious sweet one and only daughter died April 5, 2022. I just wondered if you could add cuddling with cat (or dog) to your list. That’s what I’m doing right now. My cat Puppy is all curled up in my lap. So soothing.❤️‍🩹🙏🏼🙏🏼🐱

**Developer response:** Hello!
We wanted to check back with you! Thank you for the review and for reaching out! It's touching to hear how our app has provided some comfort during such a difficult time. We're deeply sorry for your losses and appreciate you sharing a bit of your story with us. 

Your suggestion to include cuddling with pets is wonderful! You can actually do this right now by clicking the "+" in the top left corner. Here, after creating an account, you can add anything you'd like that makes you feel better! We've also now made the entire app free so all features are available. 

Thank you for your support!

### 5/5 — Looks good

*2024-03-24*

This comes with preloaded tools which is very helpful. For my needs, I’m able to use it without signing in. The app privacy is good, because they don’t collect data.

### 3/5 — Too much information….

*2024-03-10*

The app requires sign-in to Google or Apple account. No thank you.

**Developer response:** Hello - Sorry to hear this. We are a small team trying to reach those where these tools could help so information in many cases can be a lifeline. 

As for the Google and Apple sign ins -- this is merely just to save progress such as favorite Tools, or entries so should someone delete the app, nothing is lost. Apple logins are super easy and allow users to hide emails. Just a click needed. No other information is collected or shared. If any of this helps, please let us know in an updated review. We appreciate you downloading!

## Frequently asked questions about Calming Triggers

### What is Calming Triggers used for?

Calming Triggers is designed to help users manage stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers. It provides a tool library and real-time logging to support emotional well-being and build resilience.

### Can I create my own tools in Calming Triggers?

Yes, in addition to a variety of preloaded tools, Calming Triggers allows you to create your own custom tools tailored to your unique needs and coping strategies.

### How does Calming Triggers help track progress?

The app features a calendar and tracking system where you can log your emotional journey. You can signify improvement, maintenance, or challenges, and add detailed notes to understand triggers and refine coping strategies.

### Is Calming Triggers suitable for all ages?

Calming Triggers has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is intended for users aged 12 and above. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

### What devices does Calming Triggers support?

Calming Triggers is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on April 25, 2024, with version 1.4.

### How often is Calming Triggers updated?

The app was last updated on April 25, 2024, indicating a recent update. Users can expect ongoing improvements and new features, with audio files, affirmations, and photos coming soon.

### What is the user sentiment for Calming Triggers?

Calming Triggers has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars based on 37 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment and satisfaction with its features.

### Does Calming Triggers offer a free trial or subscription?

Calming Triggers is available for free and does not have in-app purchases or ads. This means all features are accessible without any cost to the user.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-04-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.3 — 2024-03-15

In this update we’ve added upgrade options for accessing premium features that let you customize your therapy journey.

Affirmation section - Set the tone with preloaded affirmations or add your own. 

Media section - Do you have saved audio or video recording such as meditations or guided teachings? Save them here for easy access. 

Resources - Quick access to important links and materials for further learning.

### 1.2 — 2024-03-01

Like what you see? Please support us by leaving a review. 

-This update includes minor performance changes.

### 1.1 — 2024-02-15

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### 1.0 — 2024-02-15

No release notes.

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