Virtual Reality Simulator Against Public Speaking Phobia

Overview

The “Virtual Reality Simulator Against Public Speaking Phobia” project, based in Portugal, aims to enhance the public speaking skills of VET trainers while reducing their phobias. Using Virtual Reality Therapy for public speaking phobia, the project delivers customized simulations of public speaking scenarios and offers individualized tips to improve speeches and relieve anxiety. Ultimately, this project seeks to boost the well-being and performance of educators.

The Project

Objectives

• Identify Needs: Address common needs related to public speaking competences and phobias.
• Utilize VRT: Apply Virtual Reality Therapy for public speaking phobia, especially targeting VET trainers.
• Develop Outputs: Create and disseminate Intellectual Outputs in 7 languages to enhance public speaking competences and reduce phobias.
• Transnational Impact: Establish a transnational project for broader impact and comparison of public speaking styles.

Activities

• Customized Simulations: Use Virtual Reality Therapy to simulate public speaking scenarios tailored to individual needs.
• Personalized Tips: Provide personalized tips and strategies to improve public speaking and reduce anxiety.
• Workshops and Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance public speaking skills among VET trainers.
• Evaluation and Feedback: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy and provide feedback to participants.

Organizations

• Associação Cultural e de Solidariedade Social Raquel Lombardi
• SC PSIHOFORWORLD
• International Institute of Applied Psychology and Human Sciences Associazione Culturale
• ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL JUGUETE CONEXAS Y AFINES
• GAZI UNIVERSITESI