Lessons Learned from 350 Virtual-Reality Sessions with Warriors Diagnosed with Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (original) (raw)

The paper discusses experiences and findings from over 350 sessions of Virtual-Reality Exposure Therapy with Arousal Control (VRET-AC) for warriors diagnosed with combat-related PTSD. It highlights crucial therapeutic components, including the relationship between subjective and objective arousal measures, and the importance of immersion, presence, and synchrony in treatment. Case studies of two participants illustrate the effectiveness of VRET-AC in reducing PTSD symptoms and underline the significance of a dynamic assessment approach in therapy.