Lunabeam Beta Participant Guide

Welcome to the Lunabeam Beta Program!

You've joined a growing community of families using Lunabeam to support individuals with executive function challenges. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or signing up for yourself, Lunabeam helps create personalized goals, track progress, and build essential life skills.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

1. Getting Started
2. Navigation Overview
3. Your Home Dashboard
4. Creating a Goal with Luna Chat
5. Understanding Execution Modes
6. Goal Types
7. Managing Steps
8. Daily Workflow & Check-Ins
9. Brain Blueprint Assessment
10. Insights Tab & EF Tracking
11. Rewards & LunaPoints
12. Community & Team
13. Profile & Settings
14. Luna AI Assistant
15. Safety Features
16. Glossary
17. FAQ

What's New (v3.0 — February 2026)

This release introduces Luna Chat, an AI-powered conversational interface that replaces the old goal creation wizard, along with major safety upgrades, supporter enhancements, and video coaching.

Luna Chat — Conversational Goal Creation

Chat with Luna to create goals — Instead of a multi-step wizard, you now have a natural conversation with Luna. Tell her what you want to achieve, answer a few questions, and she builds a personalized plan.
Goal Picker — A new starting screen with popular goals, Browse by Interests (Health, Work, School, Social, Fun), and Browse by Skills (Focus, Organization, Emotions). Or just type your own.
Confidence Cards — After stating your goal, tap a card to tell Luna your experience level: Complete Beginner, Some Knowledge, or Ready for a Challenge. This shapes the plan complexity.
Blueprint Preview — Luna generates a multi-phase plan (Learning, Practicing, Mastery) and shows it as a tappable card in the chat. Tap "View" to open the full Blueprint Drawer with every step, duration, and support level.
Step Selection Cards — Want to modify specific steps? Luna shows your current plan as checkable cards. Select the ones to change, then describe what you want.
Make Changes in Chat — Ask Luna to make the plan easier, harder, shorter, or different. She regenerates the plan and shows a new blueprint.
Motivational Send-Off — After confirming your plan, Luna gives an encouraging farewell and automatically navigates you to your new goal.

Safety & Content Moderation (Major Upgrade)

Three-Layer Safety Pipeline — Every message now passes through local keyword detection, OpenAI Moderation API, and unclear input detection before reaching the AI.
Safe Word Exceptions — The safety system is smart enough to know "skills" is not "kill" and "class" is not inappropriate. Normal goal conversations flow smoothly.
Crisis Detection & Resources — If you express distress, Luna immediately shows a full-screen modal with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. Direct tap-to-call and tap-to-text links.
Crisis Cooldown — After crisis resources are shown, the chat pauses for 5 minutes to encourage reaching out to professional support.
Fail-Closed Moderation — If safety systems experience a temporary issue, the chat pauses rather than proceeding without protection. A retry resolves it.
Content Safety Blocks — Harmful content is gently redirected with positive goal suggestions, never lectures.

Supporter Features

Owner Selection Cards — When a supporter creates a goal, Luna asks "Who is this goal for?" with card-style options showing each supported individual.
Automatic Owner Detection — Mention someone's name naturally ("I want Natalia to learn cooking") and Luna recognizes who the goal is for, with a confirmation step.
Supporter Goal Metadata — Goals created for others properly track both the goal owner and who set it up.

Video Coaching

Video Suggestion Cards — Luna can recommend YouTube tutorial videos during step coaching. Cards display the video title, channel name, duration, and a "Watch on YouTube" link.
Available in All Chat Modes — Video suggestions work in step coaching, step suggestions, and general help conversations.

Chat Persistence ("Resurrection State")

Auto-Save Progress — If you leave the goal creation chat before finishing, your progress is saved for 24 hours. When you come back, everything is right where you left it.
Stale Draft Notification — If your draft is more than an hour old, Luna lets you know: "Restored your previous draft — Pick up where you left off!"
Start Over — Tap "Start Over" in the top corner to clear everything and begin fresh.

UI/UX Improvements

Voice Input — Tap the microphone to speak your message instead of typing. Luna transcribes it automatically.
Typewriter Animation — Luna's messages appear with a natural typing animation.
EF-Friendly Language — Luna uses gentle, non-judgmental language. She says "If you feel up to it..." instead of "You need to..." and "Paused" instead of "Failed."
Motivation Recognition — When you share why a goal matters, Luna celebrates your motivation instead of redirecting you.
Hesitation Detection — If you feel overwhelmed, Luna gently asks what's making things hard and offers ways to simplify.
Topic Guardrails — Luna stays focused on goal planning. Off-topic requests get a gentle redirect back to your goal.

Other Changes

Home Tab Create Goal — The "Create First Goal" button on the home screen now opens Luna Chat instead of the old wizard.
Bottom Tab Bar — Properly hides when Luna Chat is open, so the chat input is always accessible.
Multi-Provider AI Fallback — Luna uses multiple AI services behind the scenes. If one is unavailable, she automatically switches to another.
162 Automated Tests — Comprehensive test suites covering safety, parsing, components, and state management.

1. Getting Started

Creating Your Account

Visit the app at lunabeam.app or use your invitation link:

Sign up with your email and create a password
Select your role:

"I'm a parent/caregiver" – You'll create a profile for someone you support
"I'm signing up for myself" – You're the individual building skills

Complete the onboarding conversation:

Tell Luna your name
If you're a parent: provide your individual's name, birthday, and grade level
Select 1-3 top EF challenge areas (focus, planning, emotions, etc.)

You'll land on your Home Dashboard

Parents as Admins: When you sign up as a parent/caregiver, you're automatically assigned the Admin role for your individual's account.

Note for minors under 13: If your individual is under 13, we'll send a verification email to confirm parental consent. This is required by law (COPPA compliance).

First Login Tips

Use a strong password you'll remember
Bookmark the app URL: lunabeam.app
The app works on desktop and mobile browsers
Your first goal can be created right from the Home tab

2. Navigation Overview

Lunabeam uses a 5-tab bottom navigation:

Tab	Purpose
Home	Dashboard with today's tasks, quick actions, and overview
Goals	View and manage all goals, create new ones
Insights	EF Radar chart, progress tracking, and analytics
Community	Your support team and invitations
You	Profile, settings, rewards hub, and notifications

Luna Help Button

A floating Luna icon appears in the bottom right corner of most screens. Tap it to open Luna's AI chat for help with anything — step coaching, goal suggestions, or general questions.

Coach Tab (Special Role)

If you're designated as a coach or teacher, an additional Coach tab appears between Home and Goals, providing classroom-level views and management.

3. Your Home Dashboard

Zero State (First Time)

When you first arrive, you'll see a Getting Started Carousel with onboarding cards:

Create a Goal – Opens Luna Chat to create your first goal
Take Brain Blueprint – Discover your EF profile (if not completed)
Set Up Rewards – Add motivating rewards to the LunaPoints bank
Invite [Individual's Name] – Send access to their own device
Review Privacy – Confirm visibility and notification preferences

Swipe through the cards and complete each at your own pace. Pagination dots show your position.

Active Dashboard

Once you have goals:

Today's Focus – Steps scheduled for today with completion status
Active Goals – Card tiles showing progress percentage
LunaPoints Balance – Visible in the header
Quick Actions – Create goal, check-in, and more

4. Creating a Goal with Luna Chat

Starting a New Goal

Tap "Create Goal" from the Home tab or Goals tab. This opens Luna Chat, a conversational interface where Luna guides you through creating a personalized goal plan.

Step 1: Choose Your Goal

Luna greets you by name and offers three ways to find a goal:

Popular Goals — Tap a badge to select from curated suggestions (e.g., "Learn to cook a meal," "Manage homework independently")
Browse by Interests — Explore categories like Health, Education, Employment, Independent Living, Social, or Fun/Recreation. Each category shows related goals.
Browse by Skills — Explore by executive function skill areas: Getting Started, Planning & Organizing, Focus & Remembering, Emotions & Stress, Handling Change, or Self-Advocacy.
Type Your Own — Use the chat input at the bottom to describe any goal in your own words.

Step 2: Tell Luna Your Experience Level

After you select or type a goal, Luna asks about your confidence level using tappable cards:

Card	What It Means	Plan Style
Complete beginner	Just starting out	More steps, higher support, gentler pace
Some knowledge	Know the basics	Balanced steps with moderate scaffolding
Ready for a challenge	Push me!	Fewer, more advanced steps

Step 3: Review Your Blueprint

Luna generates a personalized step-by-step plan organized into three phases:

Learning — Foundation steps to build understanding
Practicing — Hands-on activities to build skill
Mastery — Steps that push toward independence

A Blueprint Card appears in the chat showing:

Goal title
Number of steps
Total estimated time
Frequency (e.g., 3x/week)

Tap "View" to open the Blueprint Drawer — a full-screen preview showing every step with its title, description, estimated time, and support level.

Step 4: Make Changes (Optional)

Not happy with the plan? You have several options:

Ask Luna to adjust — Type something like "make it easier," "remove the phone call step," or "add a warmup."
Select specific steps — Luna can show your steps as checkable cards. Select the ones to change, then describe what you want.
Start over — Tap "Start Over" in the top-right corner to begin fresh.

Luna regenerates the plan with your feedback and shows a new Blueprint Card.

Step 5: Start Your Plan

When the plan looks good:

Tap "Start this plan" (from the chat chips or the Blueprint Drawer)
Luna creates your goal and all steps in Lunabeam
A motivational farewell message plays
You're automatically taken to your new goal's detail view, ready to start!

For Supporters

If you're a supporter (parent/caregiver), Luna adds an extra step:

Who is this goal for? — Luna shows cards for "Myself" and each person you support. Tap to select.
Automatic detection — If you mention someone's name (e.g., "I want Natalia to learn cooking"), Luna recognizes it and asks you to confirm.
The goal is created under the selected person's profile with proper attribution.

Goal Context

When Luna identifies your goal, she may show a context card with:

The life area your goal connects to (Health, Education, etc.)
Related executive function skills the goal will develop

This helps you see the bigger picture of your growth.

5. Understanding Execution Modes

Lunabeam supports different ways of working with goals.

Independent Mode

Best for: Individuals who can use a device and complete tasks on their own

Your individual uses Lunabeam on their own device
They mark steps as complete themselves
You can monitor progress remotely
You can send encouraging nudges or reminders

Proxy Mode (Assisted)

Best for: Individuals who need hands-on support or don't use their own device

You log in and track progress on their behalf
You mark steps complete after working with them
Your individual sees a read-only view of their schedule
Great for younger children or those needing more support

Setting the Mode

Execution mode is stored with each goal and can be set during creation or adjusted later in goal settings.

6. Goal Types

Lunabeam supports three goal types, each structured around a different growth journey.

Progressive Mastery

Best for: Building skills over time — learning to cook, managing homework, practicing self-advocacy.

Steps are organized into three phases:

Learning — Foundation steps to build understanding (e.g., "Watch a cooking basics video")
Practicing — Hands-on activities to build skill (e.g., "Cook a simple recipe with support")
Mastery — Steps that push toward independence (e.g., "Plan and cook a meal on your own")

Luna adjusts the number of steps and complexity based on your confidence level.

Mission

Best for: One-time projects with a clear endpoint — applying to college, preparing for a job interview, organizing a move.

Steps are organized into three phases:

Preparation — Research, gather materials, and plan (e.g., "Collect required documents")
Outreach — Take external actions and communicate (e.g., "Submit the application")
Execution — Follow through and wrap up (e.g., "Confirm enrollment")

Mission goals include:

Target deadline — Luna asks "When do you need this done by?"
Materials tracking — Expected documents and resources needed for each step

Habit

Best for: Building consistent daily or weekly routines — morning routines, exercise, journaling.

Steps are organized into two phases:

Learning — Understand the habit and prepare (e.g., "Choose a journaling style")
Practicing — Build consistency through repetition (e.g., "Journal for 5 minutes after breakfast")

Habit goals use frequency-based scheduling (e.g., 3x/week, daily).

How Luna Picks the Goal Type

When you describe your goal in Luna Chat, she automatically determines the best type. You can also influence this by how you phrase your goal:

"I want to learn to cook" → Progressive Mastery
"I need to apply to college by March" → Mission
"I want to journal every morning" → Habit

7. Managing Steps

Luna handles step planning during goal creation. After your goal is active, you manage steps through the Goal Detail view.

During Goal Creation (Luna Chat)

Luna builds your step plan through conversation:

She generates phase-organized steps based on your goal and confidence level
You can ask her to adjust — "make it easier," "remove step 3," "add a warmup"
She can show steps as checkable cards so you can select specific ones to change
She regenerates the plan with your feedback until you're satisfied

See Section 4 for the full walkthrough.

After Goal Creation (Goal Detail View)

Once your goal is active, tap into it from the Goals tab to open the Goal Detail view:

Action	How
Check in on a step	Tap the step → Complete the check-in form
Edit a step	Tap ··· → Edit Details (title, description, due date)
Reorder steps	Tap ··· → Move Up / Move Down
Delete a step	Tap ··· → Delete
Add a new step	Tap "Add New Step" at the bottom of the step list
Schedule a step	Tap the calendar icon → Pick a date and time
Set recurring	Tap the repeat icon → Choose Daily/Weekdays/Custom
Get help from Luna	Tap the Luna icon next to any step for coaching
Mark complete/skip/pause	Tap the step status actions

Calendar View

The Goal Detail view includes a Calendar tab:

Monthly calendar showing scheduled steps
Tap any date to see tasks for that day
Schedule or reschedule steps by tapping the calendar icon
Changes save automatically

Asking Luna for New Steps

From the Goal Detail view, tap the floating Luna icon to open step coaching. Luna can:

Suggest new steps to add to your goal (using the suggest_step mode)
Each suggestion appears as a card you can tap "Add to Plan" to insert
She avoids suggesting duplicates of steps you already have

Phase Progression

As you check in on steps and build independence:

Steps in the current phase unlock first
Later phases unlock as you demonstrate mastery
For Progressive Mastery goals, moving from Learning → Practicing → Mastery reflects real growth

8. Daily Workflow & Check-Ins

For Independent Mode

Your individual:

Opens Lunabeam and sees today's scheduled steps
Completes a step in real life
Taps to check in and mark it complete
Completes the Progressive Mastery check-in
Earns LunaPoints!

For Proxy Mode

You (the supporter):

Work with your individual on the scheduled step
Open Lunabeam and find the goal
Mark the step complete on their behalf
Rate how much support they needed
Add observations about the session

Progressive Mastery Check-In

When checking in, the system captures:

Quality Rating (required):

1-5 stars based on how well the step was completed

Independence Level (required, 1-5 slider):

Full physical guidance
Specific verbal prompts
General reminders
Independent with check-in
Completely independent

Optional Fields:

Time spent (minutes)
Confidence before/after (1-5)
Notes or reflection

Friction Chips (optional — "What got in the way?"):

Distraction
Forgot
Refused
Overwhelmed
Tech issue
External interruption

Regression Detection

Lunabeam monitors independence ratings for skill maintenance:

If ratings drop significantly after mastery, the system flags potential regression
Supporters receive alerts to intervene early
Goals can be adjusted to provide additional scaffolding

9. Brain Blueprint Assessment

The Brain Blueprint is an optional 8-question assessment that helps Lunabeam understand how your brain works best.

Taking the Assessment

Find the "Take Brain Blueprint" card on Home (or access via You → Profile)
Answer 8 quick questions about everyday challenges
Receive your EF Archetype result

Understanding Your Results

EF Archetypes include:

The Time Traveler – Strong in memory/emotions, challenges with activation
The Sprinter – Quick to start, challenges with follow-through
The Side Quester – Creative divergent thinker, challenges with focus
The Lone Wolf – Independent, challenges with collaboration
The Overclocker – High energy, multiple challenge areas

Each archetype includes:

Vibe: Description of the persona
Superpower: Your strength
Kryptonite: Your challenge area
Strategy: Luna's recommended approach
Mission: A specific first action to try

Results Page Components

Progress Chart – Tracks objective data (goals completed, active days, steps finished)
Archetype Badge – Reflects current state based on quiz answers
Luna's Take – Validates both facts and feelings

Retaking the Assessment

Retake the Brain Blueprint anytime from the You tab. The archetype badge updates, but your progress chart remains based on actual data.

10. Insights Tab & EF Tracking

Accessing Insights

Tap the Insights tab to view EF analytics and progress tracking.

The EF Radar Chart

Tracks growth across 6 Executive Function pillars:

Pillar	What It Means
Activation	Getting started and overcoming inertia
Focus	Sustaining attention and filtering distractions
Memory	Working memory and remembering tasks
Planning	Organizing, sequencing, and time management
Emotions	Regulating feelings and stress response
Independence	Self-advocacy and autonomous action

How Scores Are Calculated

Scores are based on:

Check-in data: Independence ratings and friction tags
Quality ratings: How well steps were completed
Difficulty ratings: How hard each step felt
Step feedback: Thumbs up/down responses

Understanding the Chart

Solid line: Verified data from actual check-ins
Dashed line: Baseline inferred from initial EF selection
Higher scores = greater independence in that area

Individual Selector

If you support multiple individuals, use the Individual Selector at the top of Insights to switch between views.

11. Rewards & LunaPoints

LunaPoints make progress tangible and motivating! Points are earned by completing steps, achieving milestones, and demonstrating independence — and they scale based on the life area and difficulty of your goals.

How Points Are Earned

Points vary by goal category and step type:

Step Type	Points	Examples
Habit / Action	5 pts	Daily practice, routines, basic tasks
Skill / Practice	10 pts	Applied learning, real-world practice
Milestone	20 pts	Major achievements, leadership, streaks
High-Stakes	25-30 pts	Job interviews, college applications, advanced goals
Scaffolding	2 pts	Support steps and substeps

Points are category-aware — Employment milestones earn 30 pts while Recreation milestones earn 20 pts. Luna assigns the appropriate step type when generating your plan.

Goal Completion Bonus

When you complete all planned steps in a goal, you earn a one-time bonus:

Goal Category	Completion Bonus
Education	10 pts
Health	15 pts
Independent Living	15 pts
Recreation & Fun	10 pts
Social Skills	20 pts
Self-Advocacy	20 pts
Postsecondary	20 pts
Employment	25 pts
General	10 pts

Mastery Bonus System

The reward economy scales with independence:

Level	Condition	Bonus	Example (5-pt step)
Standard	Independence 1-3	Base points only	5 pts
Self-Mastery	Independence 4-5 on check-in	+5 pts	5 + 5 = 10 pts
Verified Mastery	Supporter confirms mastery	+10 pts (on top of self)	5 + 5 + 10 = 20 pts

Self-mastery bonus is awarded automatically when you check in with independence rating of 4 or higher
Verified mastery bonus requires a supporter to tap "Verify Mastery" on the step
A single high-stakes step with full mastery can earn up to 45 points (30 base + 5 self + 10 verified)

Streaks

Lunabeam tracks your consistency:

Current streak — consecutive completions of your goal
Longest streak — your all-time best
In some categories (Recreation, Health), streak milestones are treated as 20-point steps

Reward Tiers

Supporters set up rewards with point costs in three tiers:

Tier	Point Cost Range	Examples
Small	50 – 150 pts	Ice cream, 30 min screen time, small treat
Medium	200 – 500 pts	Movie night, dinner out, a book
Big	800 – 1,500 pts	New game, special outing, tech item

Rewards Hub

Access the Rewards Hub from the You tab:

LunaPoints: Current balance across all categories and earning history
Reward Bank: Browse available rewards and request redemption
Manage Rewards: Add, edit, or archive rewards (Admin only)
Redemption Inbox: Pending requests awaiting approval (Admin only)

Pro tip: Complete steps independently (score 4+) for double points. Get verified by your supporter for 4x points!

Setting Up Rewards (Supporters)

Go to Rewards Hub → Manage Rewards
Tap "Add Reward"
Enter reward details:

Name (e.g., "30 minutes of gaming")
Point cost (e.g., 100 points)
Category: Small, Medium, or Big

Save the reward

Redemption Workflow

Individual browses rewards in the Reward Bank and taps to request one
System checks the individual has enough total points across all categories
Admin receives notification in Redemption Inbox
Admin approves or declines the request
On approval, points are automatically deducted from the individual's balance
Once delivered, Admin marks the redemption as fulfilled

12. Community & Team

Accessing Community

Tap the Community tab to manage your support team.

For Supporters (Parents/Caregivers)

You'll see:

List of individuals you support
Pending invitations sent
Option to invite new supporters

For Individuals

You'll see:

Your invited supporters and their roles
Permission levels for each supporter

Inviting Supporters

Tap "Invite Someone"
Enter their email and optional message
Choose their permission level:

Admin: Full access, can manage rewards and settings
Collaborator: View and support, limited management

Send invitation

What Invitees Experience

They receive an email invitation
They create their own account
They can view and support the same individual
Permission level determines their capabilities

13. Profile & Settings

Accessing Your Profile

Tap the You tab to access your profile and settings.

Profile View

Avatar: Upload a photo (camera or gallery on mobile)
Display Name: Your name in the app
EF Archetype: Your Brain Blueprint result (if taken)

Settings & Privacy

Access from You → Settings & Privacy:

Visibility Options:

My Support Team: Only people you've explicitly invited
Private (Only Me): Only you can see

Notification Preferences:

Notify team when I complete a session
Notify team if I miss a session

Legal Documents

At the bottom of Settings, find:

Privacy Policy – How we handle your data
Terms of Service – Usage agreement

14. Luna AI Assistant

Luna is your AI-powered assistant, available throughout Lunabeam.

Luna Chat (Goal Creation)

When creating a goal, Luna guides you through a full conversation:

She asks about your goal, experience level, and preferences
She generates a personalized step-by-step plan
She can adjust the plan based on your feedback
She uses gentle, EF-friendly language throughout

See Section 4: Creating a Goal with Luna Chat for the full walkthrough. See Section 6: Goal Types for details on each type and their phases.

Luna Help (Step Coaching)

Tap the floating Luna icon from any screen to open Luna's coaching chat:

Step Coaching — Get tips, strategies, and encouragement for a specific step
Step Suggestions — Ask Luna to suggest new steps for your goal
General Help — Ask questions about using the app
Video Suggestions — Ask Luna for tutorial videos. She recommends specific videos by title and channel, with a tap-to-search link to YouTube.

Voice Input

Tap the microphone icon in any Luna chat to speak your message instead of typing. Luna transcribes it automatically.

Reactionary Profiling

During conversations, Luna occasionally asks lightweight preference questions (e.g., "Do you prefer visual learning or reading?"). Your answers are saved to personalize future plans.

What Luna Sounds Like

Luna uses executive-function-friendly language:

Says "If you feel up to it..." instead of "You need to..."
Says "Paused" instead of "Failed"
Uses short bullet points instead of long paragraphs
Celebrates your motivation and effort
Never judges stalled progress or broken streaks

Crisis Detection

If Luna detects language suggesting distress:

A Crisis Resource Modal appears immediately with:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
The chat pauses for 5 minutes to encourage reaching out
Resources are always accessible, judgment-free

15. Safety Features

Three-Layer Safety Pipeline

Every message in Luna Chat passes through multiple safety checks:

Local Detection — Over 180 keywords, patterns, and emoji combinations are checked instantly on the server
AI Moderation — Messages are verified by a secondary moderation AI. If this service is temporarily unavailable, the message is held (fail-closed) rather than sent unchecked.
Clarity Check — Ambiguous or gibberish input is caught early and Luna asks for clarification

Smart False Positive Prevention

The safety system recognizes that words like "skills," "class," "method," and "grape" are safe even though they contain substrings that might look concerning. Normal goal conversations flow without interruption.

Content Safety

Harmful content is gently redirected with positive goal suggestions
Luna never lectures — she offers alternatives
Pre-curated goals from the library are already verified

Age-Appropriate Features

For users under 13 (with verified parental consent):

Analytics are cookieless and privacy-safe
No public sharing options are available
All data handling follows COPPA requirements

Crisis Resources

Always available:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Luna surfaces these automatically if crisis language is detected, along with a 5-minute cooldown to encourage using the resources.

16. Glossary

Key terms used throughout Lunabeam.

Term	Definition
ARC Framework	Luna's coaching method: Acknowledge the situation, Reflect on past wins, Coach with one concrete action.
Blueprint	The step-by-step plan Luna generates for a goal, organized into phases. Shown as a Blueprint Card in chat and a Blueprint Drawer for full details.
Brain Blueprint	An optional 8-question assessment that identifies your EF archetype and personalizes Luna's approach.
Check-in	The process of recording how a step went — quality rating, independence level, and optional notes.
Confidence Level	The experience level you tell Luna when creating a goal (Beginner, Some Knowledge, Ready for a Challenge). Determines plan complexity.
Crisis Cooldown	A 5-minute pause after crisis resources are shown, encouraging users to contact professional support.
EF (Executive Function)	The brain-based skills that help you plan, focus, remember, regulate emotions, and act independently. Lunabeam tracks 6 EF pillars.
EF Archetype	A persona assigned by the Brain Blueprint (Time Traveler, Sprinter, Side Quester, Lone Wolf, Overclocker) that describes your EF strength and challenge patterns.
EF Radar	A hexagonal chart in the Insights tab that visualizes growth across 6 EF pillars based on check-in data.
Friction Chips	Tags you can select during check-in to describe what got in the way (Distraction, Forgot, Overwhelmed, etc.).
Goal Context	A card Luna shows during goal creation identifying the life area (Health, Education, etc.) and related EF skills.
Goal Detail	The main view for an active goal, with tabs for Steps, Calendar, and Supporter. Where you manage steps after creation.
Habit	A goal type for building consistent daily or weekly routines. Two phases: Learning, Practicing.
Independence Level	A 1-5 scale used during check-in: 1 = full physical guidance, 5 = completely independent. Higher levels earn bonus LunaPoints.
Individual	The person working on goals (the user building skills). May also be referred to as "your individual" when speaking to supporters.
Luna	Lunabeam's AI assistant. Luna helps create goals, coaches through steps, suggests videos, and answers product questions.
Luna Chat	The conversational interface for creating goals. Replaces the old multi-step goal wizard.
Luna Help	The coaching chat accessible via the floating Luna icon. Provides step-specific coaching, step suggestions, and general app help.
LunaPoints	Points earned by completing steps, with bonuses for independence and supporter verification. Redeemable for rewards.
Mastery Bonus	Extra LunaPoints earned when independence ratings are 4-5, with additional bonus for supporter verification.
Mission	A goal type for one-time projects with a deadline. Three phases: Preparation, Outreach, Execution.
Owner	The person a goal belongs to. Supporters can create goals for the individuals they support.
Phase	A stage in a goal's step plan. Progressive Mastery uses Learning/Practicing/Mastery. Missions use Preparation/Outreach/Execution.
Progressive Mastery	A goal type for building skills over time. Three phases: Learning, Practicing, Mastery.
Proxy Mode	An execution mode where the supporter logs in and tracks progress on behalf of the individual.
Reactionary Profiling	Lightweight preference questions Luna asks during conversations to personalize future plans.
Regression Detection	The system's ability to flag when independence ratings drop after previously reaching mastery.
Resurrection State	Chat persistence — if you leave Luna Chat during goal creation, your progress is auto-saved for 24 hours.
Safety Pipeline	Three-layer content moderation: local keyword detection, AI-powered moderation, and unclear input detection.
Step	A single action within a goal plan. Steps have a title, description, estimated time, phase, and support level.
Supporter	A trusted adult (parent, therapist, mentor) who can view progress, verify check-ins, and manage rewards.
Video Suggestion	A tutorial video Luna recommends during step coaching, displayed as a card with title, channel, and YouTube link.

17. FAQ

Account & Access

Q: Can multiple people support the same individual? A: Yes! Invite additional supporters from the Community tab.

Q: What if I forget my password? A: Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login screen.

Q: Does my individual need their own account? A: Not necessarily. You can use Proxy Mode to log progress on their behalf.

Q: What's the difference between Admin and Collaborator? A: Admins have full access including reward management. Collaborators can view and support but have limited management abilities.

Luna Chat & Goal Creation

Q: What happened to the old goal wizard? A: It's been replaced by Luna Chat — a conversational experience where Luna guides you through goal creation step by step. It's more flexible and personalized.

Q: Can I change my plan after Luna creates it? A: Yes! During creation, ask Luna to adjust the plan in chat. After the goal is active, manage steps from the Goal Detail view — edit, reorder, delete, schedule, or ask Luna to suggest new ones.

Q: What if I leave the chat before finishing? A: Your progress is saved for 24 hours. When you come back, Luna picks up right where you left off.

Q: Can Luna suggest videos? A: Yes! During step coaching conversations, ask Luna for a tutorial video. She'll recommend a specific video with a link to find it on YouTube.

Q: Who is the goal created for if I'm a supporter? A: Luna asks you before creating the plan. You can select yourself or any person you support. If you mention their name in your goal, Luna detects it automatically.

Goals & Steps

Q: Can I edit a goal after creating it? A: Yes. Tap into the goal and use the edit option.

Q: What if a step isn't working? A: Use the thumbs-down feedback, ask Luna for help, or edit/delete the step from the Goal Detail view.

Q: How many goals should we have active? A: We recommend starting with 1-2 goals to build consistency before adding more.

Q: What are the Learning/Practicing/Mastery phases? A: Steps are organized into three phases to structure the skill-building journey: Learning builds understanding, Practicing builds skill, and Mastery pushes toward independence.

Goal Types

Q: What types of goals does Lunabeam support? A: Three types — Progressive Mastery (skill-building over time), Mission (one-time projects with deadlines), and Habit (consistent daily/weekly routines). See Section 6: Goal Types for details.

Q: How does Luna decide which goal type to use? A: Luna determines the type based on how you describe your goal. "I want to learn cooking" → Progressive Mastery. "I need to apply to college by March" → Mission. "I want to journal every morning" → Habit.

Q: What are the phases? A: Each goal type has structured phases. Progressive Mastery: Learning → Practicing → Mastery. Mission: Preparation → Outreach → Execution. Habit: Learning → Practicing. Steps are organized within these phases.

Brain Blueprint

Q: What is the Brain Blueprint? A: An 8-question assessment that helps us understand how your brain works best.

Q: Can I retake the Brain Blueprint? A: Yes! The archetype badge updates, but your progress chart stays based on real data.

Q: What do the archetypes mean? A: Each archetype describes a pattern of EF strengths and challenges, with personalized strategies.

Rewards & Points

Q: How are points calculated? A: Points depend on the goal category and step type. Habit steps earn 5 pts, skill/practice steps earn 10, and milestones earn 20-30. You also earn a goal completion bonus (10-25 pts) when all steps are done.

Q: How do mastery bonuses work? A: Check in with independence rating 4+ to earn a +5 self-mastery bonus automatically. Then your supporter can verify mastery for an additional +10 bonus. A basic 5-point step can become 20 points with full mastery.

Q: What are reward tiers? A: Supporters set up rewards in three tiers: Small (50-150 pts), Medium (200-500 pts), and Big (800-1,500 pts).

Q: Where do I manage rewards? A: In the Rewards Hub, accessible from the You tab. Supporters use "Manage Rewards" to add/edit rewards. Users browse the "Reward Bank" to redeem.

Q: How do I approve redemption requests? A: Check the Redemption Inbox in the Rewards Hub. Tap to approve or decline. Points are deducted automatically when approved.

Q: Do streaks earn extra points? A: Streaks are tracked per goal (current and longest). In some categories like Recreation and Health, streak milestones are worth 20 points.

Safety

Q: What happens if I type something concerning? A: Luna immediately pauses the conversation and shows crisis resources (988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line). The chat cools down for 5 minutes to encourage using those resources.

Q: Will Luna discuss topics outside of goal planning? A: No. Luna stays focused on helping you plan and achieve goals. Off-topic requests get a gentle redirect.

Technical

Q: Does Lunabeam work offline? A: Currently, an internet connection is required.

Q: Which browsers work best? A: Chrome, Safari, and Firefox all work well. We recommend using the latest version.

Q: Is there a mobile app? A: Lunabeam is currently web-based. Use your mobile browser for the best experience. Native iOS app coming soon.

Need Help?

Luna AI Chat

Tap the floating Luna icon anytime for immediate help.

Contact the Team

For beta-specific questions:

Email: support@lunabeam.app
Response time: Within 24 hours

Reporting Issues

If something isn't working:

Note what happened and when
Take a screenshot if possible
Email us at support@lunabeam.app with details

Thank You!

Your participation in the beta helps us build something that truly works for families navigating executive function challenges.

We're here to support you every step of the way.

Questions? Reach out anytime at support@lunabeam.app or chat with Luna!

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