SENSE (2016)
A therapy system that bridges the gap between therapists and PTSD patients using mindfulness and information documentation.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Around 9% of Americans are currently affected by PTSD.
Grounding Therapy
Grounding is currently a strategy used by PTSD patients to detach away from emotional pain. Its works by focusing on your external surroundings rather than on your inner emotions. Grounding is helpful and recommended if you are experiencing flashbacks and you find yourself losing touch with yourself in the present moment. Common objects for grounding include rocks, crystals and stones.
People:
Dr. Shanun
Licensed clinical Psychologist specializing in PTSD
"Drawing out information from the patient is the most challenging step. Information is the key to successful therapy."
"I teach my patients mindfulness when they experience triggers. It helps them detach and calms them to their natural state."
Connor (24)
4 year Navy veteran
PTSD patient
Visits his therapist once a week
"I prefer natural and spiritual forms of treatment. I don't want to be dependent on medication to ease my stress."
"I carry these stones and crystals with me all the time. Whenever I feel unstable, I grab one out and close my eyes and focus on it. It helps ground me from my emotional feelings inside."
Sense by Phillips
Sense was created for PTSD patients to ground themselves and record instances of traumatic flashbacks. The touch activation of the sensor turns the microphone on to let the user leave a brief message on how they’re feeling at the time. This information would be later reviewed at therapy sessions, which would give the therapist a closer insight and understanding on the patient’s thoughts and feelings. With this increased level of communication, therapists can develop a more comprehensive treatment and PTSD patients can improve recovery times.
Features:
Texture for tactile feedback/grounding
Microphone for recording messages
Light band to show activation
Inductive charging dock
How it Works
Pick up Sense in the morning from the charging dock
Take Sense with you on your daily schedule
Feeling signs of uneasiness
Take Sense out from your pocket
Ground yourself by feeling the ripples on the stone
Hold Sense up to record a message on how you are feeling
Put Sense away when you get back to normal
Rest Sense on the inductive charging dock at night
Staying Connected
Rest sense on the charging dock and connect it to your computer. Your personal log of your location, messages, and occurrences will transfer onto the computer.
View your information privately or with your therapist for an enhanced therapy session.
