In Counselling – Behavioral Therapy in Virtual Worlds
Metanomics : Oct 29, 2009 10:22am
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Can substance abuse be treated online? What do virtual worlds have to offer people diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia? Does anonymity allow people to share their stories in a way free from judgement? Will playing back a virtual conversation over and over help people with schizophrenia become more socially active?
Host Robert Bloomfield met on October 28, 2009 at 12pm PST with Dick Dillon of Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. to discuss substance abuse treatment within Second Life. The conversation continued with faculty from the Center for Vital Brain Aging at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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