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Treatment of complicated grief using virtual reality: a case report
C Botella1, J Osma, A García Palacios
1Dpt. Psicologia Basica, Clinica y Psicobiologia, Universitat Jaume I. and CIBER de Fisiopatologia de la Obesidad y Nutricion (CIBEROBN), Avda Vicent Sos Baynat s/n., 12071 Castellon, Spain. botella@psb.uji.es
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|October 18, 2008
Summary
This study introduces EMMA's World, a virtual reality program for Complicated Grief treatment. Preliminary data suggest VR may effectively aid emotional processing in patients with Complicated Grief.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Complicated Grief (CG) poses significant challenges in emotional processing.
- Virtual Reality (VR) offers novel therapeutic avenues for mental health conditions.
Observation:
- A novel VR environment, EMMA's World, was developed to facilitate emotional expression and processing.
- A clinical protocol involving eight VR sessions was designed for CG treatment.
Findings:
- The study presents a case report detailing the application of EMMA's World.
- Preliminary short-term and long-term efficacy data (2, 6, 12 months) were collected.
- Results indicate preliminary support for VR in treating Complicated Grief.
Implications:
- VR technology, specifically EMMA's World, shows potential as an innovative tool in psychotherapy.
- This approach may offer a new pathway for individuals struggling with emotional processing in Complicated Grief.
- Further research is warranted to validate VR's efficacy in treating Complicated Grief.
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