Pocket Pathways

The GPS of Your Mental Health Journey

Our apps understand where you are, understand where you want to go, and lead you along the shortest route to achieve your goals.

Pocket Pathways

Developed by mental health professionals, this collection of apps can help accelerate growth in therapy. Whether you are healing from loss, experiencing social anxiety, or working on overcoming your depression, each app focuses on teaching evidence-based techniques that can make a measurable difference in your life. Our apps can be used for self-help or in conjunction with a therapist.

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Panic Attacks

ADHD

Healing

Relationships

Communication

Depression

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Create Real World Change

Pocket Pathways Apps focus you on behavior change in the real world. Each app teaches you research-based techniques and then sends you on Missions to test those techniques in your daily life. The app collects data on your progress (stored only in your device), and you can then you can review the data to see your the progress you are making or send it to a therapist or counselor.

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Featured Apps

Help Kids with ADHD Learn to Complete Homework and Schoolwork

Versions for Home and Professional Use

Give kids the skills to start tasks on time and see them through to the end.

Capture a child's interest by playing the Rocket Launch Game, where they must dodge Avoidance Meteors to get to Planet Task.

Teach kids self-calming and mindfulness skills.

Includes worksheets to use while doing school tasks and homework.

Motivate kids as they earn points for accomplishing real life tasks.

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A Simple and Practical Way to Build a Closer Relationship

Takes just a few minutes a day.

The app prompts each partner to text a message of appreciation each day.

Grounded in one of the world's most popular relationship therapies.

The app has been adapted from the work of John and Julie Gottman, pioneers in techniques that build positive relationship.

Measure progress and share with a professional.

The app keeps track of each partner's messages, which can be shared with a professional counselor or therapist.

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The People Behind the Apps

Pocket Pathways apps ARE NOT digital therapists.

They are digital tools created by real people with decades of experience in the field of psychotherapy. Pocket Pathways is a division of Between Sessions Resources, Inc., a world leader in publishing applied psychological techniques.

Pocket Pathways is led by internationally renowned psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro, the author of more than 100 books, workbooks, psychological games, and apps. Dr. Shapiro's work has been translated into 29 languages.

Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.

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New Apps Are Added Every Week

Pocket Pathways is developing apps for mental health problems experienced by people of all ages. Every week, we publish a new app targeted at common and uncommon problems that people are experiencing.

Voice Hugs

We were inspired by the buttons that give you a new message every time you press them. But our digital buttons are focused on inspiration, motivation, and connection with others. The app comes with 8 built-in buttons, but you can make an unlimited number of personalized buttons. Each button can be shared by email or text.

Courage Coach

Social anxiety can make everyday teen experiences like making friends, speaking in class, or joining activities feel overwhelming and stressful. This app encourages teens to tolerate their anxiety and take small but constant steps to social engagement.

Cool the Volcano

Explosive anger can be a problem for kids at home and at school. This app teaches kids anger control techniques as they earn points for a prize. The app helps kids think about the things that trigger their anger and practice coping and calming techniques.

Connection Coach

There are lots of reasons that people find themselves alone, and it's easy to accept that this is a natural state of things. But it isn't! This app takes you through one step at a time to get you out into the world to meet and spend time with new people.

Pawprints

Many people don't realize how devastating losing a beloved pet can be. Pawprints gives pet parents daily support and guidance while they adjust to the change

Find a Friend

Finding friends can be difficult for many kids, but with guidance from caring adults using this this app, kids can can learn the skills and behaviors that can make this process easier and more successful.

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Simple Steps Can Make a Huge Difference In Your Life

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
— Abraham Maslow, Toward a Psychology of Being, 1962

Pocket Pathways apps guide you on a journey to help you achieve goals that can make a profound difference in your life. They are designed to help you take just one step at a time. The apps are intended to help you find purpose and meaning in your life every day, the most direct true path to happiness.

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FAQs

Learn More About Our Apps

Are these apps subscriptions?

No. Our apps are one-time purchases.

Are these apps made for therapists or clients?

We have apps for both therapists and for clients. All of the apps keep track of your progress and this can be shared with a therapist or counselor.

Do children use these apps?

Any app designed to help children is downloaded by an adult on their mobile device. The apps are not designed for children to be used by themselves.

Can I use these apps if I'm not in therapy?

Yes, just like a self-help book, these apps can be of value whether or not you are in therapy. However, if you symptoms are severe or prolonged, we strongly encourage you to use them in conunction with professional help.

What devices work with your apps?

Pocket Pathways makes web apps that can be used on a phone, tablet, or computer. The apps are designed to be always available, so most work on a phone.

What if I don't see an app that I need?

We are continually creating new apps targeted at mental health problems. If you need an app or any other resources, let us know. Just write us at info@betweensessions.com