MHVR Episode 7 - Dr. Kimberly Hieftje

MHVR Episode 7 - Dr. Kimberly Hieftje

From MHVR Bytes by Adam Baldowski, MA, PhD, CGT, LMHC and Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S

July 14, 2025 · 55 min

About this episode

Dr. Kimberley Hieftje discusses trauma, VR, and the transformative power of storytelling in healing.

In this deeply moving episode of MHVR Bytes, Dr. Adam Baldowski and Dr. Jessica Stone sit down with the incredible Dr. Kimberley Hieftje, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and co-director of XR Pediatrics, to talk about trauma, VR, and the power of storytelling. 🎧 You’ll hear how Kimberley’s personal journey through unimaginable loss inspired Year of the Cicadas, a breathtaking VR narrative experience that transforms grief into immersive healing. From her work in immersive pediatric care to finding meaning in the noise of cicadas, this conversation will leave you inspired, emotional, and full of hope. 👀 Whether you’re a clinician, a researcher, a parent, or simply someone curious about the intersection of VR and human experience, this episode will stay with you. 🔗 Learn more about Year of the Cicadas: https://www.yearofthecicadas.com 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected to all things mental health and VR innovation. #MHVRBytes #virtualrealitytherapy #YearOfTheCicadas #griefsupport #VRforhealing #pediatricmentalhealth #XRinhealthcare #VRnarrative #VRgriefsupport #VRexperience #healingwithtech #VRstorytelling #childlossawareness…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Baldowski, Jessica Stone

Guest: Dr Kimberley Hieftje

Topics covered

  • trauma
  • virtual reality
  • storytelling
  • grief
  • pediatric mental health

Keywords

  • Year of the Cicadas
  • VR narrative
  • immersive healing
  • mental health
  • XR Pediatrics

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Products: MHVR Bytes, Year of the Cicadas

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