treatment & training programs

The VR applications have proved to be effective in solving various types of pathology.

It is a very powerful tool when inserted in a treatment path that provides an adequate psychotherapeutic approach to ensure the stability of symptom remission.

All programs are supervised by the Scientific Direction and may also include adequate psychopharmacological therapy.

Depending on the cases taken in charge, the VR environments will be composed of different sessions, for instance a session of VR exposure to the environmental stimuli characteristic of a given pathology, then a relaxation session in the VR environment and possibly “aversive” sessions in the VR environment, with the goal to increase awareness of the consequences of a pathological or risky behavior.

Each VR session is always followed by an in-depth section with expert psychotherapists.

Basic treatment programs may include:

TREATMENTS FOR PSYCHIC AND/OR PATHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCES

one to three interviews, conducted by expert psychotherapists, for the diagnostic assessment and the study of the individual's personality
one or two sessions, per week, of guided exposure to VR environments, specific for the pathology
one or two sessions for in-depth analysis of the VR experience, conducted by psychotherapists who are experts in the sector
follow-up phase 3-6-12 months after the treatment’s end

The average expected duration for this phase is 4 weeks. If appropriate a path of psychotherapy can also be initiated (cognitive-behavioral or analytical) for at least 6 months

TREATMENTS FOR PAIN

one to three interviews, conducted by expert psychotherapists, for the diagnostic assessment, the study of the individual's personality and the initial pain cause
one or two sessions, per day, of guided exposure to VR environments
one or two sessions per day for in-depth analysis of the VR experience and the verification of the VR effectiveness, conducted by experts psychotherapists
start of an home treatment with the VR technology
periodic follow-up once per week to monitor the treatment results
follow-up phase 3-6-12 months after the treatment’s end

The average expected duration for this phase is 2 weeks.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Exposure to VR environments has also proven its effectiveness in specific training programs for operators who will be exposed, in real life, to particularly stressful, difficult and risky situations, such as, military people on mission, civil protection, police officers, firefighters, etc.

Having the opportunity to experiment dangerous and very stressful situations, in a protected and guided VR environment allow the subject to test and refine his/her reactions, to protect his/her life and to guarantee an effective result of his/her professional work.

one to two interviews, conducted by expert psychotherapists, to know the involved person
one or two sessions, per week, of guided exposure to VR environments
one or two sessions for in-depth analysis of the VR experience, conducted by experts psychotherapists
follow-up phase 1-3-6 months after the treatment’s end to stabilize the results

The average expected duration for this phase is 2 weeks.