Dean of Student Life OptimaEd Machesney Park, IL, United States
Abstract Description : This session examines the use of VR technology in enhancing school counseling, especially for students with ADHD, anxiety, and ASD. The presenter will share real-life experiences from her 2.5 years of VR counseling to illustrate its impact on student well-being.
The session covers VR mindfulness practices and anxiety-reducing coping skills. Next, we'll explore VR social skills coaching, offering safe, repeatable environments that particularly benefit students with ASD and ADHD. Then, we will look at using VR art to identify and express emotion.
By the end, attendees will be equipped with ideas on how VR can revolutionize their counseling practice, paving the way for a more immersive and effective approach to student support.
If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: 1.Virtual Reality 2. School Counseling 3. ADHD 4. Autism 5. Support
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe ways in which virtual reality can revolutionize their school counseling program and support diverse student needs for those learning online or in person.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to list counseling interventions that could be created or enhanced with the use of a VR headset.
