CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) is a flavor of what you're describing. It's very effective if administered properly, and regularly, just like "working out y

CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) is a flavor of what you're describing. It's very effective if administered properly, and regularly, just like "working out your brain". I did read the article, in the hopes that VR might actually bring something to the table. I did find the "collaborative playful activity to improve patient-therapist relationship" part quite condescending (to both patient and doctor). Are none of them capable of having a conversation and reach a middle ground from where they can communicate effectively? Is this VR solution for cases that severe? I didn't find answers to the questions above. But CBT works, to an extent. This (Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)) might work too, but the article needs to tone down the condescension.