Training Counselors Using Virtual Reality

Authors

Courtney M. Holmes, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Fatima Tariq, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Karena Heyward, Southern New Hampshire UniversityFollow
Denise Hall, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to expand experiential learning opportunities in counselor education. This article discusses how semi- and immersive VR can provide students a diverse range of experiences to increase both counseling skill and empathy development for clients with a myriad of identities, diagnoses, and presenting counseling issues. Suggestions and implications for counselor education are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Holmes, Courtney M.; Tariq, Fatima; Heyward, Karena; and Hall, Denise (2023) "Training Counselors Using Virtual Reality," Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61888/2692-4129.1021
Available at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/tces/vol3/iss2/3