Webinar with Asst Professor of Clinical Psychology. A 40 min lecture on why VR could be integrated into CBT. At 12 mins, she begins explanation of exposure therapy, followed by VR therapy. After 40 min, questions follow. In this video, produced by Brain & Behavior’s « Meet the Scientist » Webinar, Dr. Michelle Pelcovitz of the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New … Read More
Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Using VR
Student at Wellness Facility demos use of VR headset. Viewer can see samples of exposure therapy programs. In this video, produced by Parallel Wellness, we hear from Jannie Ngo, a Practicum Student who demonstrates how to use VR for exposure therapy. Many samples of common fears are possible using the Oculus Go. Jannie does a walkthrough of a VR rollercoaster … Read More
Unlocking the potential of VR therapy, TedTalk Providence
In this video, produced by TedXProvidence, we hear from Brian Boyle, Founder of CrossTrainer e-learning and Co-Founder of CrossTrainer Mixed Reality discuss how his company is addressing the challenges that face adults with disabilities. Brian is a Rhode Island business owner, training designer and technologist who designs innovative mixed reality training solutions that engage learning and bolster retention. Date: 22/10/2019Running … Read More
VR to Ease Pain (Part 2)
Testimony from patient and physician on ouse of VR for chronic pain (2). In this video, produced by Hartford HealthCare, Dr. Adrian Hamburger of Ayer Neuroscience Institute, describes his patient’s experience with VR to modulate pain through rehabilitative VR treatment. As one of the first patients to use Firsthand Technology VR at the Institute, the patient describes her experience while … Read More
VR to Ease Pain (Part 1)
Testimony and explanations from patient and physician on use of VR for chronic pain (1). In this video, produced by Hartford HealthCare, Dr. Adrian Hamburger of Ayer Neuroscience Institute, describes his patient’s experience with VR to deal with chronic pain. He reports his patient’s improvement of mood, function and reduced reliance on other pain treatments as well as ease of … Read More
Virtual reality is taking Tennessee veterans on adventures
This news segment features use of VR to take Veterans in a senior home in Tennessee out of their environment, with the additional benefit of reducing anxiety and the impact of PTSD. Using MyndVr headsets, veterans can travel the world and engage in multiple activities from their chair. Date first published: 07/10/2019Running Time: 1’58 »Producer: News Channel5 (media)
How a musician used Vr to get his life back
Harmon’s testimony. In this video, produced by AppliedVR, we hear from patient Harmon of Los Angeles, California, as he describes using VR to help manage the painful symptoms he faced during a health crisis. Harmon explains that using VR each day, that moment became his escape from the hospital and taught him to relax. He calls his device the « Virtual … Read More
VR Helps Reduce Hospital Patients’ Anxiety & Stress
This video, created by NCTV17 news, displays applications of VR at Edward Hospital In Napier, Illinois. In both children and adults, VR has successfully lowered anxiety levels and created a more calm atmosphere for patients. Ms. Nina Sitler, Childlife Specialist, administers KindVR for pediatric patients. For adult patients, volunteer Ms. Barb Mcdonald provides technology made available by AppliedVR. Chris, a … Read More
How a teacher is using VR to manage chronic pain
Patient testimony on VR for chronic pain. In this video, produced by AppliedVR, we learn how patient Robert of Long Island, New Jersey, who underwent serious trauma after falling off a ladder and breaking 19 bones uses VR to help with pain management. The accident left him with unbearable pain, and he first began to take painkillers in order to … Read More
Stroke Rehabilitation in VR is here
Demo of VR rehabilitation post stroke. In this video, produced by Rewellio, we learn how rehabilitation following a stroke looks like using VR Therapy, allowing patients a new way to exercise and engage their brains with motivating games. With VR, patients can choose where and when to do their Rehab and learning to use the device is easy. Date: 28/06/2019Running … Read More
