Access to various critical healthcare services, including mental health and substance abuse counseling, is unavailable to millions. Distance, physical handicap, concerns about stigma, and other barriers make it extremely difficult or even impossible for people to get assistance which could change their lives for the better. One promise of Virtual World technology is the ability to put these services within reach, transcending the limitations of physical time and space. This session will discuss the potential of Virtual World-based counseling, and describe a current healthcare foundation funded project which is helping young people continue their addiction recovery counseling without interruption, using VW technology.
This workshop is lead by Coughran Mayo and will happen on Saturday August 15 from 11am – 1pm
often i feel as if i am a counselor on second life. the only skill needed is listening for the most part.