CBTvr vs Softstep

The CBTvr app was created for use in the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) healthcare system to augment and/or support behavioral health interventions for patients. “Dr. Lauren” (a therapist) guides users through sessions from a virtual office setting. There are 8 CBT sessions designed to teach cognitive behavior skills for mastery of dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Modules (some as brief as 5 min others approximately 15-20 minutes in duration, depending on user’s engagement) include psychoeducation on the interaction of thoughts, feelings and behaviors; understanding antecedents, response, and consequences of behaviors; automatic thoughts; thinking traps; challenging thoughts; challenging behaviors; coping through ‘grounding’; and ends with a review. The app has been developed by the Health Lab at the University of Rochester

SoftStep is a calm, private wellness companion designed to help you feel more at ease in everyday social situations. Whether you feel nervous before conversations, overwhelmed in public spaces, tense in appointments, or uncomfortable in social environments, SoftStep offers gentle, repeatable exercises you can practice quietly and privately, at your own pace. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ No pressure. No judgment. No complicated programmes. FEATURES • Guided breathing exercises Calm your nervous system with simple visual breathing tools and gentle pacing exercises. • Finger Anchor technique Create a discreet grounding gesture you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed or anxious. • Inner Rehearsal Mentally prepare for upcoming conversations and situations with guided reflection prompts. • Wellness Journal Track thoughts, emotions, progress, and personal wins privately on your device. • Gentle reminders Optional low-pressure reminders designed to support consistency without stress. • Ambient sounds Soft background audio designed to help you settle and focus during exercises. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SoftStep does not require an account, sign-up, or personal profile. Your journal entries, progress, and personal data stay on your device. No analytics, advertising trackers, or third-party data collection are used. IMPORTANT NOTICE SoftStep is a wellness and personal development app. It is not a medical device, therapy service, or mental health treatment and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.