How can we explain the effectiveness of embodiment therapies in the clinical context? The understanding of embodiment therapies in clinical psychology can be well justified and understood by multiple approaches to cognition. Here, we will focus on the Embodied Cognition research program. During the last few decades, Embodied Cognition (EC) has gradually gained interest among …
From “mind full” to “mindful” eating The problem of obesity and how (not) to tackle it Eating chocolate when being sad, having ice cream after a break-up, eating more than originally planned, and having problems with losing weight –these are situations probably every one of us has experienced some time in our life. Likely, many …
Research activities In this newsletter, we start with updates on the research activities from the partners UM and VHIR. UM The Maastricht University team (UM-team) has further fine-tuned their plans for the studies that will be conducted in Maastricht (a behavioral VR-study and an fMRI VR-study) and has presented them to the larger Socrates team …
Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach for eliciting behavioral changes through the exploration of the client’s ambivalence. We all want to change unhealthy behaviors that we have, yet at the same time we avoid changing; we wish to stay the same because sameness is comfortable and familiar and because change usually entails investing quite a …
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How does the brain represent our body? We see it as a stable and unchanging image, however, several studies have induced in different people the illusion of body ownership over external objects that were not part of the human body. This is telling us that the way the brain represents our body can be in …
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In Virtual Bodyworks facilities, we shared the new SOCRATES advances for a treatment of obesity with a new approach that uses Virtual Reality. Together with members of Vall d´Hebron Research Centre, we explained to the audience about the methodology of “conversing with yourself” used in the SOCRATES project, the novelties in psychological treatments of obesity …
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Register for the event: English registration Spanish registration Catalan registration The registration is open until February 20th. Try out the novel virtual experience ConVRself yourself. Hear from our leading researchers all about the science behind how it works and how we embrace a healthier lifestyle. LOCATION: Barcelona Health Hub Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau Carrer …
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In the majority of the medical illnesses, establishing a relationship of trust with the patient is key in facilitating treatment adherence. In this sense, 70% of specialists are aware of the fact that good communication with patients encourages adherence. Therapeutic communication with the patient who is holding an unhealthy behaviour can be the way to …
Banish your food demons and stay binge-free! Jane is a 24-year-old student. She is quite happy with her life, achieves well in academics and has a good circle of friends. However, about a year ago her relationship ended and sometimes she still becomes overwhelmed by sadness and loneliness. More and more often she treats herself …
Recent developments in immersive virtual reality (VR) are defining new directions in healthcare. The raise of commercial, affordable VR equipment, the recent market boost and the media coverage of new Metaverse initiatives, and the shared VR environment-developing engines (e.g. Unity) determine a current landscape with new opportunities. One advantageous feature is the evolving integration of …
