Co-creative Use of Virtual Reality in Hypnotherapy: The Example of the "Virtual Magic Glove" Application.
Year: 2023
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This article explores the potential of combining Ericksonian hypnosis and virtual reality (VR) to create co-creative, immersive, personalized, and effective therapeutic experiences. Leveraging synergies between hypnotherapy and VR, the authors propose the Virtual Magic Glove (VMG) as a focus on the extended therapeutic alliance. Emphasizing the relational dimension, the VMG seeks to amplify the relationship between therapist and patient. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is addressed, with the aim of developing relational interfaces that externalize and symbolize the dynamics of the therapeutic alliance in real-time. This innovative approach could pave the way for a design focused on the Graphical Relational Interface (GRI).
Author: Pierre-Henri Garnier
Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, Nantes Université
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4387983482