This episode of the Beyond Reality Podcast explores the science behind VR’s ability to rewire the brain, real-life success stories, and groundbreaking research by experts like Dr. Barbara Rothbaum and Dr. Albert "Skip" Rizzo.




References:

• Rothbaum, B. O., & Foa, E. B. (1997). Treating the Trauma of Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD. The Guilford Press.
• Rothbaum, B. O., & Foa, E. B. (1999). Reclaiming Your Life After Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Oxford University Press.
• Rothbaum, B. O., & Hodges, L. F. (1999). The Use of Virtual Reality Exposure in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Behavior Modification, 23(4), 507–525.
• Rizzo, A. S., et al. (2010). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Computer, 43(7), 31–38.
• Rizzo, A. S., et al. (2015). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD. In Handbook of Military Psychology (pp. 453–471). Springer.
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• Neuro Rehab VR. XR Therapy System. Retrieved from https://www.neurorehabvr.com/xr-therapy-system
• American Psychological Association. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline
• Emory Healthcare Veterans Program. Using Virtual Reality as Therapy for PTSD. Retrieved from https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/stories/veterans-health/using-virtual-reality-as-therapy-for-ptsd

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