ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science
Using Virtual Reality to Prepare Clinicians Working with Vulnerable Populations
This symposium will present the SIMPACT Immersive Learning Program, a virtual/mixed reality methodology that has important implications for enhancing the mental health treatment approaches. We provide an extensive and systematic examination of simulation as a tool for training mental health professionals, with emphasis on service to vulnerable populations.
Chairs & Discussants
- Sheree SchragerChair
California State University, Northridge
Presentations
- Using Simulation to Train Professionals in the Mental Health Fields: An Overview of the WorkSally Spencer
- Using Simulation to Prepare Clinicians for Working with Vulnerable PopulationsDiane Gehart
- An Innovative Approach to Teaching Suicide Assessment and ManagementJennifer Pemberton
- The Utility of SIMPACT for Enhancing Trauma-Informed CareKim Roth
