Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dr. Natasha Bouchard, C.Psych & Dr. Pamela Quintana, C.Psych: Virtual Reality & CBT

June 15, 2020 Season 1 Episode 23
Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dr. Natasha Bouchard, C.Psych & Dr. Pamela Quintana, C.Psych: Virtual Reality & CBT
Show Notes

Drs. Natasha Bouchard, C.Psych & Drs. Pamela Quintana, C.Psych discuss the delivery of CBT using Virtual Reality (VR) technology. We discuss the evidence for VR therapy, the neurobiological mechanisms by which VR may work, common applications of VR in the context of CBT, tips & tricks for clinicians and finally, equipment requirements and technical considerations.