Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the app is to help you to “spot” workplace situations that are causing you stress.  By “spotting”, we mean to shine a light on a specific situation and walk you through Dr. Low’s powerful 4-Step Method. The app is designed to help you feel better in-the-moment and over-time. 

In the free version of the app, you can watch a brief tutorial video explaining the Spot-It™ method and spot unlimited situations.  You’ll also be able to see a different Spot of the Day each day and download the Quick Reference Card.     

The subscription or Community version of the app gives you access to attend live events like Spot-It Circles™ where you can practice the Method with certified Spot-It™ Coaches.  It affords you the opportunity to join Spot-It Social™ - our lively, interactive online group.  It also unlocks valuable resources including all modules of the video course, the Spot-It™ eBook and The BIG List of Spots. 

Using the app can help you immediately feel better when faced with stress-inducing situations at work.  You can use it when you are feeling frustrated, angry, anxious, or upset to help “work yourself down”.  Over time, you will begin to speak the language of Spot-It which will help to increase your emotional intelligence when encountering triggering situations.  The paid subscription will give you even more support by providing access to live Spot-It Circles™ and a vibrant online community. 

For many reasons but this seems to be a favorite.  Step 3 of the Method provides three Spots or phrases that are specifically tailored to your situation.  These Spots help you to replace fearful, insecure thoughts with more balanced, secure thoughts.  People love reading these insightful Spots as they help them to consider a new perspective. 

A great place to begin is to follow the steps to earn your I Speak Spot-It™ badge.  Each one of the suggested activities will help you gain more mastery around the method.  But be careful not to get overwhelmed -- take them in “part acts” and do them at your own pace.  Once you finish an activity, be sure to endorse yourself and mark that step complete!

Because Spot-It™ is a self-help, peer-to-peer method (meaning people helping each other deal with stressful situations), our vision is that workplace professionals all over the world learn to speak the language of Spot-It™ and help each other navigate stress-inducing situations. 

By earning your “I Speak Spot-It™” badge via the app, you will be qualified to spot situations with your colleagues which can go a long way towards creating an emotionally safe and supportive workplace environments.  

Evan Marcus and Tara Marcus, a husband & wife team, are co-founders of DillonMarcus, a highly regarded consulting firm that advises leaders and organizations on how to operate at a world-class level.  In 2019 they saw an uptick in stress and anxiety levels in their client base.  Evan and Tara had been using Dr. Low’s 4-Step Method themselves and with their children for more than twenty years.  Because of their strong desire to give people better coping tools, they approached Recovery International (RI), the non-profit who has been carrying on the work of Dr. Low worldwide for the license to bring the method to workplace professionals.  In 2018, they were granted the license and began to develop the Spot-It™ offerings.   

Dr. Abraham Low was a brilliant neuropsychiatrist living in Chicago, Illinois in the 1930’s who wanted to help his patients help themselves.  He developed a practical, peer-to-peer 4-Step Method that had impressive results with his patients.  His method, which is a type of cognitive behavior training, has since been proven to reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety while increasing self-esteem.  He wrote and published a number of books that feature emotionally intelligent concepts related to his 4-Step Method: Mental Health Through Will Training, Manage Your Anger, Manage Your Fears, and The Wisdom of Dr. Low.

Many Managers, HR Managers, Life Coaches and Counselors decide to become Spot-It™ Coaches because they are looking to gain more mastery in the method so they have a practical tool to help others. 

You can become a Certified Spot-It™ Coach simply by joining us for one of our group Certification sessions that we run a few times a year over Zoom.  Keep a look out on our website, whynotspot-it.com for a current schedule.   

No, neither the Method or the app is an offering of medical, mental, behavioral or physical health services. Using Spot-It™ and its techniques is not a replacement for qualified mental health treatment. Spot-It™ is a self-help tool and not subject to medical rules around clinical claims, privacy and confidentiality.

Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, your symptoms or medical condition. 

Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or delay seeking it because of something that you heard or read here.  If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call the emergency services immediately. 

If you choose to rely upon any information provided as a function of this Method or app (ex: advice from other app users in the Spot-It™ Social Community), you do so solely at your own risk.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free, confidential support to people in emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7-days a week. 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in U.S.
Talk to someone now:  888-628-9454 
Text someone now:  Text 988

Worldwide
Click on the link below to access a list of help worldwide.
International Crisis Directory

If you have questions about the Spot-It™ Method or would like additional information about the app, please contact [email protected].