Name: Utilization of Virtual Reality and Video Game Play in Therapy with Children
Start: 2024-11-15T09:30:00-0600
End: 2024-11-15T10:45:00-0600

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Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am CST

Kinney

In the mental health world, video gaming as gotten a bad rap! Research is now suggesting the use of commercial video game play in therapy can actually allow for the development of valuable skills and neural growth. By increasing concentration, memory, creativity, and other basics, we are able to develop critical thinking skills. These allow for improved problem-solving, decision making, adaptation/coping, and social skills. In this training we will examine the potential uses and benefits of virtual reality and video game play in therapy. We will also review best practices and VR/VG system basics.

Speakers

Katheryn Eads, PhD, LPC-Associate, BC-TMH

Associate Counselor, Communities in Schools San Antonio

Katheryn has over 20 years of experience working with children in both mental health and educational settings. She possesses a terminal degree in Psychology, is licensed as an LPC Associate in Texas and is Board Certification in Telemental Health. Katheryn specializes in the use of... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am CST
Kinney

State of the Heart: Supporting Youth in Today's World

Whole Child Whole Community Conference

Katheryn Eads, PhD, LPC-Associate, BC-TMH

Attendees (3)

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