Learning Objectives
The Virtual Reality (VR) treatment project was a pilot project that began during the pandemic with funding from Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and The Youth Hope Fund. YSAC centres were invited to volunteer for a project to explore the use of virtual reality as an adjunct treatment therapy, Charles J Andrew, Leading Thunderbird Lodge and KaNaChiHih staff worked together to test a variety of applications that would assist in meeting therapeutic goals like improving sleep, improving physical activity, and increasing connection points. In the final stage adolescents were introduced to a variety of ways to use technology for self-directed mental health interventions including mental health foundations literacy (sleep, nutrition, exercise), MH intervention (anxiety reduction), emotional regulation, digital emotional intelligence, seeking support, cultural health connections and psychoeducational session.
Deliverables Achieved
- Developed literature review of potential benefits and connection to YSAC therapeutic Goals
- Tested applications
- Developed a 12-session core curriculum
- Completed pre and post assessment
- Developed an online course for staff
- Trained one new post pilot centre (Walgwan)
- Developed a Virtual Reality Private space 3d world
