This episode of the Beyond Reality Podcast explores the science behind VR’s ability to rewire the brain, real-life success stories, and groundbreaking research by experts like Dr. Barbara Rothbaum and Dr. Albert "Skip" Rizzo.
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- Rothbaum, B. O., & Foa, E. B. (1997). Treating the Trauma of Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD. The Guilford Press.
- Rothbaum, B. O., & Foa, E. B. (1999). Reclaiming Your Life After Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Oxford University Press.
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- Rizzo, A. S., et al. (2010). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Computer, 43(7), 31–38.
- Rizzo, A. S., et al. (2015). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD. In Handbook of Military Psychology (pp. 453–471). Springer.
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