ABSTRACT
Virtual reality (VR) and virtual reality therapy (VRT) are compatible with multiple therapeutic approaches – not just with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Chapter 18 showcases how VR is a flexible, powerful, atheoretical tool that can be used by mental health professionals of various theoretical orientations. Examples illustrate how VR can be used with twelve treatment approaches: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), art and music therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), hypnosis and hypnotherapy, mindfulness and mindfulness-based therapies, narrative therapy, positive psychology interventions, psychodynamic therapy, relaxation therapy, schema therapy, and solution-focused therapy. A wide array of applications is presented, inspiring readers to explore how virtual experiences can be used to help clients in their own practices.
