Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
17: Inside The Addicted Mind - An Immersive Experience with Elvar Sig
17: Inside The Addicted Mind - An Immersive Experience with Elvar Sig
17: Inside The Addicted Mind - An Immersive Experience with Elvar Sig
Thursday 16th November 2017
Join Elvar Sig on The Addicted Mind Podcast as he discusses his VR project educating teens about addiction through immersive storytelling.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Virtual Reality and Addiction: Elvar Sig’s Groundbreaking Project for Teens
If there is a problem, go and help, because you don't want to be in the same position as me of losing your mom in your own arms.
Imagine stepping into someone else's shoes to truly understand their struggles with addiction. That's exactly what Elvar Sig aims to achieve with his innovative virtual reality (VR) project, 'Inside The Addicted Mind'. In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind, LMFT, chats with Elvar about how a personal tragedy inspired him to create this immersive educational tool for teenagers.
Elvar's mother passed away from an opiate overdose, a heartbreaking event that pushed him to find a way to help others recognize the signs of addiction early on. He wanted to create something engaging and impactful, especially for young people who might be facing similar challenges. The VR experience he developed allows users to walk through three different stories of individuals grappling with addiction.
As they navigate these stories, they learn about the six signs of addiction and witness firsthand the consequences of certain choices. This isn't just a passive learning experience; it's interactive and designed to spark conversations about addiction among teenagers and educators alike. One key takeaway from this episode is the power of immersive learning. Elvar believes that when people are deeply engaged in a story, they're more likely to remember it and learn from it.
This approach is particularly effective for teenagers who are naturally drawn to technology and interactive experiences. The episode also underscores the importance of raising awareness and starting conversations about addiction. Elvar's project has already made waves in schools and communities, helping to shed light on the often-hidden impacts of addiction on individuals and families. Tune in to hear more about Elvar's journey, the design of the VR experience, and the profound impact it's having on its users.
This episode is a testament to how innovative solutions can make a real difference in the fight against addiction.