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March 31, 2026Frontiers in Virtual RealityOpen Access

Development and adaptation of virtual reality tools for PTSD and place-attachment treatment in Israel after the October 7th attacks

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EBEhud BodnerIVIlan VolDBDotan Bar-Natan

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Overview

Formative study adapts virtual reality interventions for PTSD and place-attachment in Israeli civilians, suggesting cultural considerations are key.

Key Points

  • This study aims to adapt virtual reality tools for treating PTSD and place-attachment in the context of recent trauma in Israel.
  • Conducted focus-group evaluations with experienced clinicians.
  • Evaluated BraveMind VR system and a new place-attachment VR prototype.
  • Participants experienced VR exposures and completed questionnaires on presence and user experience.
  • Facilitated structured group discussions for clinician feedback.
  • Clinicians reported a strong sense of presence in VR environments.
  • Positive attitudes toward the potential of VR intervention were observed.
  • Cultural adaptations were deemed essential for effective therapy in the Israeli context.
  • Attachment-based VR environments were highlighted as beneficial for addressing grief and loss.

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Bodner et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cb645fe6a8c024954b8957https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2026.1693453
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