Psychology Update — MULTIPLE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THERAPY

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THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE FOCUSES ON THE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) AS A TECHNOLOGY TOOL USED FOR TREATMENT OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CONDITIONS.  BELOW YOU WILL FIND A LISTING OF ARTICLE TITLES, WEBSITES, AND YOUTUBE LINKS FOR VARIOUS USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN THERAPY. THE REFERENCES CAN SERVE AS A STARTING POINT FOR STUDENTS… Read more »

Psychology Update — Creative Arts Therapy

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This week’s Psychology Update features three articles related to the use of the Creative Arts in Therapy.  The expressive Creative Arts therapies include Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy.  The articles will be useful in teaching the Psychotherapy unit in the textbook as well as useful when discussing careers in Psychology. ARTICLE #1 TITLE… Read more »

Psychology Update — Art Therapy — Two articles related to treatment of Jihadists

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Art Therapy — Two articles related to treatment of Jihadists Articles #1  Art Therapy for Al-Qaeda and ISIS Aspirants #2  Treating Saudi Arabian Jihadists With Art Therapy DESCRIPTION The articles describe a program in Saudi Arabia wherein  young men who have jihadist, Al-Qaeda and Isis leanings under reeducation, rehabilitation, religious training, as well as vocational… Read more »