Technological advances mean virtual reality has gone from a clunky gimmick to the next stage of human-computer interaction and social engagement. Whole worlds can be explored without leaving the room and people can experience others’ perspectives at the flick of a virtual switch. Richard Weatherall, Senior Psychology Technician at CCCU explores current research in the realm of VR.
Category: Health and Wellbeing
A relational vision of human distress
Dr. Joe Hinds, Senior Lecturer at CCCU and practising integrative psychotherapist, discusses the distinction between mental illness and eccentricities, and the appropriateness of mental disorder diagnoses on atypical behaviours.
- March, 21
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- Health and Wellbeing, Therapeutic Approaches
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Animal rescues in the spotlight
Dr. Anke Franz, Senior Lecturer at CCCU discusses the regulations, or lack thereof, effecting the wellbeing of animals under the care of animal rescues and sanctuaries.
- January, 25
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- Animal Sanctuary, Animal wellfare, Comment, Ethics, Health and Wellbeing
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Comfort Dogs and the Spiritual Experience
Nicole Holt, research assistant to Dr. Liz Spruin, has been exploring the use of dogs for rehabilitation and wellbeing, and the benefits that ‘comfort dogs’ can provide
- September, 23
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- Health and Wellbeing, Therapeutic Approaches
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