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Corrie Ackland, PhDPrincipal Clinical Psychologist & Director, Sydney Phobia Clinic
Foundations of Virtual Reality Exposure TherapyLesson 5 of 50
Why Choose Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?
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Corrie Ackland, PhDPrincipal Clinical Psychologist & Director, Sydney Phobia ClinicLesson summary
VR is far more than video games: clinically it spans the anxiety disorders — specific phobia, social phobia, panic and generalised anxiety — and reaches into depression, PTSD, eating disorders and mindfulness-based relaxation. Whatever a client's triggers, you can find a VR experience that fits, giving access to a far broader range of exposure practice.
Key learning points
- Works across anxiety disorders and beyond
- Also supports depression, PTSD and relaxation
- A fitting experience for almost any trigger