Required Readings (Don’t have to use all of them)
Motraghi, T., Seim, R., Meyer, E., & Morissete, S. (2014). Virtual reality exposure therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A methodological review using CONSORT guidelines. Journal of Clinical Psychology 70(3), 197–208.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Riva, G. (2009). Virtual reality: An experiential tool for clinical psychology. British Journal of Guidance & Counseling, 37(3), 337–345. doi:10.1080/03069880902957056
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Reger, G. M., & Gahm, G. A. (2008). Virtual reality exposure therapy for active duty soldiers. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64(8), 940–946. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20512
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Rothbaum, B. O., Hodges, L. F., Kooper, R., Opdyke, D., Williford, J. S., & North, M. (1995). Effectiveness of computer-generated (virtual reality) graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 152(4), 626–8.
Other Suggested Books for Further Reading
Mennuti, R. B., Christner, R. W., & Freeman, A. (Eds.). (2012). Cognitive-behavioral interventions in educational settings: A handbook for practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.
Bernard, M. E. (2004). The REBT therapist’s pocket companion for working with children and adolescents. New York, NY: Albert Ellis Institute.
Beck, A., Rush, A. J., Shaw, B. F., & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive therapy of depression. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Hayes, S. C., Follette, V. M., & Linehan, M. M. (Eds.). (2004). Mindfulness and acceptance: Expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, H. G. (2012). Acceptance & commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Segal, Z. V., Williams, J. M. G., & Teasdale, J. D. (2002). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression: A new approach to preventing relapse. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Required Media
Virtual Reality for PTSD:
Frontline: WGBH Educational Foundation. (Producer). (2010). A soldier’s therapy session [Video file]. Retrieved September 28, 2016, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnat…
Virtual Reality Medical Center. (Producer). (2013). Virtual Reality Medical Center – VR treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [Video file]. Retrieved September 28, 2016, from
Note: This video is approximately 5 minutes.
VR with Panic Attacks:
Virtual Reality Medical Center. (Producer). (2013). Virtual reality therapy for panic disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias [Video file]. Retrieved September 28, 2016, from
Note: This video is approximately 4 minutes.
Optional Media Resource
Frontline: WGBH Educational Foundation. (Producer). (2010).
A soldier’s therapy session [Video file]. Retrieved September 28, 2016, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnat…