STAIR Coach

Name: STAIR Coach
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)
Author: US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Help manage your emotions

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

6 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Language

EN
English
Size

126.8
MB

STAIR Coach is a free, self-help course based on Skills Training in Affective & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). STAIR is an evidence-based psychotherapy that uses cognitive and behavioral techniques to help with managing emotions and relationships. STAIR helps by teaching skills that improve coping with one’s emotions and navigating relationships. It can be useful for a range of people living with the aftermath of trauma, posttraumatic stress, and/or related concerns. The app includes interactive tools for emotion and behavior management, a training plan, in-depth psychoeducation, customizable reminders and quick links to support.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

6 Ratings

Fun and Helpful
03/07/2025

ManicBotanicals
The StairCoach app is both lighthearted and serious about emotions. Some of the information is helpful reminders during times of distress, while other info is completely novel and interesting just to learn when not distressed. The little badges and fun pop ups after reading material keep me wanting to learn and use the techniques. I’ve had this app on my phone for a long time and just kept forgetting about it, I’m happy I finally began using it after putting it on my home page!
Fun and Helpful
03/07/2025

ManicBotanicals

The StairCoach app is both lighthearted and serious about emotions. Some of the information is helpful reminders during times of distress, while other info is completely novel and interesting just to learn when not distressed. The little badges and fun pop ups after reading material keep me wanting to learn and use the techniques. I’ve had this app on my phone for a long time and just kept forgetting about it, I’m happy I finally began using it after putting it on my home page!
Even free this app is a waste of money.
09/22/2023

Duke of Snozzburry
The primary reason I got this app was to do the mood journaling. Every time you make a new entry it deletes the previous ones. It makes me feel like I wasted my time even trying to work on this whole endeavor. The only things this app has that seems to actually work is the reading material, which you get from your shrink anyway, and breathing exercises that isn’t even half as good as the mindfulness app on the Apple Watch.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. All of your mood journals should be saved in the app, so please contact us at mobilementalhealth@va.gov so we can get more information and work towards resolving this issue for you.
Even free this app is a waste of money.
09/22/2023

Duke of Snozzburry

The primary reason I got this app was to do the mood journaling. Every time you make a new entry it deletes the previous ones. It makes me feel like I wasted my time even trying to work on this whole endeavor. The only things this app has that seems to actually work is the reading material, which you get from your shrink anyway, and breathing exercises that isn’t even half as good as the mindfulness app on the Apple Watch.
Developer Response 11/03/2023
Thank you for your feedback. All of your mood journals should be saved in the app, so please contact us at mobilementalhealth@va.gov so we can get more information and work towards resolving this issue for you.

- bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 2.0.1 10/04/2023

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Information

Seller: US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Size: 126.8 MB
Category: Health & Fitness
Compatibility: Requires iOS 12.1 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 12.1 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.1 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.1 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 13+

13+

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