FOR CLINICIANS & EAP LEADS
GritMate is the engagement tool for men
who struggle to engage with support.
Designed as both a pre-therapy entry point and a structured between-session engagement tool.
Grounded in CBT and ACT principles. Delivered through a practical language men actually use.
Designed to complement, not replace, professional support.
USE CASES
Where GritMate fits in your practice.
PRE-THERAPY
Engage before the first appointment.
For men who recognise something is off but are not yet ready to seek support.
BETWEEN SESSIONS
Keep the conversation moving.
Catch logs, MUTT Checks and completed tracks provide practical material for follow-up sessions.
STEP-UP SUPPORT
Identify when more support may be needed.
Patterns in engagement and self-reported GRIT Gauge scores can support decisions about further intervention.
THE ENGAGEMENT GAP
Many men recognise challenges long before they engage with support.
GritMate was designed for men who are willing to work on themselves but often disengage from traditional approaches. It provides a practical entry point before support and a structured way to stay engaged between appointments.
TARGET USERS
Disengaged
Designed for men who are willing to work on themselves but often disengage from traditional approaches.
THE CHALLENGE
Unreached
Many men recognise challenges in their lives but never meaningfully engage with available resources.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Practical
A practical and relatable entry point can lower barriers to engagement and support earlier action.
THE FRAMEWORK
The GritMate Framework translates CBT and ACT into practical language.
The vocabulary is original. The behavioural foundations are established.
| GritMate Framework | CBT Equivalent | ACT Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
The Yard The space where thoughts, feelings and reactions show up | Internal experience · cognitive/emotional landscape | Psychological context · internal experience |
MUTT Reactive pattern, stuck state | Cognitive distortion · automatic thought · stuck schema | Cognitive fusion · unworkable action driven by avoided experience |
DOGGO Trained response, capable state | Cognitive restructuring · behavioural alternative | Defusion · values-aligned committed action |
Catch Capturing meaningful moments in real time | Antecedent-belief-consequence log · thought monitoring | Present-moment awareness · notice without judgement |
The Leash The space between trigger and response | Self-regulation · response choice | Psychological flexibility |
MUTT Check Practising the DOGGO response | Behavioural activation · behavioural practice | Committed action · values-driven rehearsal |
GRIT Gauge Tracking behavioural influence over time | Self-monitoring · behavioural tracking | Ongoing awareness of patterns and actions |
Download the Clinical Advisory Brief (PDF) for a detailed overview of the GritMate Framework, including behavioural-science mappings, practitioner applications and implementation considerations.
EVIDENCE & METHODOLOGY
What makes this credible.
RECOGNISED
APA Innovation Lab Finalist · 2025
One of four finalists globally.
GROUNDED
CBT & ACT principles mapped explicitly
No invented mechanism.
VOLUNTARY
Self-directed engagement model
No coercion · no scoring.
SAFETY-NET
Crisis support pathways built in
Lifeline · Beyond Blue · 13YARN
CLIENT EXPORT SAMPLE
A one-page summary you can use in a Tuesday session.
User-controlled export showing recent catches, MUTT and DOGGO activity, MUTT Checks and completed tracks.
Shared voluntarily to support discussion and collaborative care.
Overview
Key activity and engagement metrics.
Progress
Completed tracks and support tools used.
WHAT IT IS • WHAT IT ISN'T
Clear on scope. Clear on limits.
What GritMate supports, and where clinical care begins.
WHAT IT IS
A voluntary behavioural learning tool for men. A bridge before, during and between sessions. A user-controlled record of catches, tracks and MUTT Checks.
WHAT IT ISN'T
Not therapy, diagnosis or a replacement for clinical care. Not a screening, assessment or outcome-measurement tool. User content remains user-controlled and is never sold.
CLINICAL ADVISORY
Interested in helping shape GritMate?
We're recruiting Australian-registered psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs and EAP leaders to provide feedback during the pilot phase.
Clinical Advisory Brief
A practical overview of the GritMate framework, design rationale, behavioural foundations and practitioner applications.
Download Brief →
Audio Briefing
Prefer to listen instead?
A conversational walkthrough of the framework, development journey, practitioner applications and future direction of GritMate.
Professional Enquiries
Interested in providing feedback, exploring collaboration, joining the advisory network or discussing implementation opportunities?
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