During eight weeks of independent living, the individual needed to travel alone to visit a family member. Before leaving, anxiety began to build around the journey, particularly worries about missing the bus or something going wrong. In the past, this would often lead to avoidance or high levels of distress.
With Brain in Hand
Using Brain in Hand, they used the check-in feature to recognise how they were feeling and opened a travel solution pack. This included calming strategies, reminders to leave early, and clear steps to follow if plans changed. When an unexpected change happened, and the bus was delayed, they followed the guidance in their solution pack to pause, regulate their breathing, check the next service, and reassure themselves, allowing them to continue the journey independently and safely.
Throughout the eight weeks, Brain in Hand also supported daily independence at home. Scheduled prompts helped guide morning routines such as getting up, personal care, and preparing meals. Step-by-step reminders supported making hot drinks, tidying the bedroom, and managing everyday tasks that previously felt overwhelming. Regular check-ins helped them to recognise rising stress, particularly around finances or tiredness, and access distraction techniques like going for a walk or doing a calming activity before emotions escalated.
The results
By the end of the eight weeks, they were travelling independently, managing daily tasks with less support, and maintaining their living space. They felt more confident expressing their emotions, coping with unexpected situations, and managing anxiety. With Brain in Hand supporting routines, travel, and wellbeing, they built greater independence and confidence in everyday life.