MHVR Episode 7 - Lebogang Mokgatle and Monique Hill

About this episode

This episode features a conversation about the intersection of drama therapy and virtual reality with international guests Monique Hill and Lebogang Mokgatle.

✨**Lights, headset, action!**🎭🕶️ What do you get when you mix drama therapy, virtual reality, and a global crew of mental health innovators? This joyful episode of MHVR Bytes! Join your fave co-hosts, I am Dr. Adam Baldowski and my partner, Dr. Jessica Stone as we beam in Monique Hill (from Germany) and Lebogang “Lebo” Mokgatle (from South Africa) for an international conversation full of creativity, connection, and VR-powered healing. 💡 In this episode: ✨Why VR might be drama therapy’s next big stage ✨How “pretend play” and personal stories heal real trauma ✨What happens when embodiment meets technology ✨The surprisingly heartwarming backstory behind their MHVR book chapter ✨And why even the most tech-shy therapists might want to give this a try 👀 Spoiler: there’s laughter, inspiration, and just enough tech hiccups to prove it’s real life 🙃 If you've ever wondered “Can therapy be fun?” this one’s your sign. ✅ #virtualrealitytherapy #dramatherapy #MHVRbytes #playtherapy #VRinmentalhealth #digitalhealing #embodiedhealing #VRforgood #creativecounseling #storytellingtherapy #globaltherapists #VRpsychology #immersivehealing #techandtherapy #traumahealing #virtualconnection…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Baldowski, Jessica Stone

Guests: Lebogang Mokgatle, Monique Hill

Topics covered

• drama therapy
• virtual reality
• mental health
• creativity
• connection
• healing

Keywords

• virtual reality therapy
• drama therapy
• MHVR bytes
• play therapy
• VR in mental health
• digital healing
• embodied healing
• VR for good
• creative counseling
• storytelling therapy
• global therapists
• VR psychology
• immersive healing
• tech and therapy
• trauma healing
• virtual connection
• therapists who play
• MHVR community
• mental health innovation
• VR in therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MHVR

Books & works: MHVR Bytes

Places: Germany, South Africa

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