Welcome To CanvasPad

CanvasPad is informed by evidence–based practices (i.e. CBT, DBT), insight oriented interventions (i.e. mindfulness) and learning theory.  We know that using evidence supported by research increases our confidence as clinicians in utilizing certain interventions with our clients.  However, we can utilize the same concept of collecting evidence/data with our clients to help inform next steps in treatment.  CanvasPad implements existing evidence–based practices into the design of the web application so you can do work reflective of existing practices and your own clinical style.  Finally, one of the ways we learn is through repetition and immediate feedback.  As a clinician, you can utilize features within the CanvasPad web application, as you wish, to provide feedback and encourage the on-going practice of interventions before the next session.

No.  You initiate communication with your client by way of the goal that you type in at the end of a session.  Your client can only respond to what you have suggested as a next step within the application.  Clinician initiated communication centered around the treatment goal helps to manage concerns surrounding CanvasPad being used as a therapy session, rather than a skills-based intervention in between sessions.  

CanvasPad is projected to go to market by in early 2024.  The web application is currently in the research and development phase or beta phase, which will help us improve the product over time.  Once CanvasPad does go to market, we will continue to evaluate the effectiveness and continue to improve based on customer feedback.  If you are interested in being a participant in the beta phase please contact us.  

Utilize CanvasPad to treat a range of disorders based on your area of specialty.  The design is meant to help you flexibly integrate your area of expertise into the intervention.  It is recommended that you consider the unique needs of each client when using the product.  Consider learning styles and appropriately manage risk based on your clinical judgment.  

The goal is for CanvasPad to be able to appeal to different styles of learning over time.  We currently provide options for responding that allow clients to either respond to a multiple-choice format and written response.  The messaging received from you assists with working memory challenges that may get in the way of clients remembering to do the work.  We also have a timer integrated into the application for timed tasks.  Timed tasks can be used for a number of interventions..  We will continue to do more to develop an inclusive technology for a range of abilities. Your feedback is greatly appreciated in this regard.  

CanvasPad is currently designed for use with the adult population. The goal is to eventually provide an application that can be used with children ranging from early adolescence to late adolescence.  

CanvasPad helps clients immediately provide a response to interventions.  It is not a suicide prevention tool.  However, in the case of treatment interventions like DBT, it makes sense to use guidelines linked to phone coaching to work with high–risk populations.  For example, CanvasPad SHOULD NOT be used in the case of an emergency.  It is always good practice to have a plan in place with your client in the case of a medical or psychiatric emergency.

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