How Virtual Reality Therapy Can Help
Exposure Therapy (ET)
Individuals can confront things that trigger their fears in a controlled virtual environment with the guidance of a therapist. Learn how to respond differently to fear-inducing situations rather than reinforcing existing fears and worries.
Cognitive Restructuring (CR)
People can use virtual scenarios to challenge unhelpful thought patterns. By practicing in this way, you can develop more balanced and adaptive ways of thinking, which can have a positive impact on your overall mental well-being.
Coping Skills Training
VR scenarios are used to teach individuals new coping skills and techniques to manage anxiety, fear, phobias, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Generalization of Skills
The skills learned within the virtual environment can carry over into real-life situations. This means that improving in one fear-inducing situation can also reduce distress in other similar situations, helping you build distress tolerance skills.