Shining a light on the path to recovery.
The Retreat VR program is bringing
innovation to recovery treatment
The Retreat VR program is bringing innovation to recovery treatment
The Retreat VR program is bringing innovation to recovery treatment
Enhancing traditional therapy with self-guided VR experiences that redefine the recovery journey.
Using virtual reality headsets, The Retreat immerses the user in a calming virtual world designed to engage the senses, improve a user’s focus on psycho-educational content, provide moments of distraction or meditation, and support therapists and clinicians with a self-guided resource that can be available 24/7 for their patients.
Enhancing traditional therapy with self-guided VR experiences that redefine the recovery journey.
Using virtual reality headsets, The Retreat immerses the user in a calming virtual world designed to engage the senses, improve a user’s focus on psycho-educational content, provide moments of distraction or meditation, and support therapists and clinicians with a self guided resource that can be available 24/7 for their patients.
“It feels like I’m there, it’s peaceful. It feels like somewhere I need to be.” – guest of THE RETREAT
“It feels like I’m there, it’s peaceful. It feels like somewhere I need to be” – guest of THE RETREAT
The Retreat is Lighthouse XR’s Flagship Program
The Retreat is Lighthouse XR’s Flagship Program
An innovative approach to support Residential, PHP, IOP, and Outpatient Recovery Programs
In The Retreat, Lighthouse XR is tapping into the concepts and lessons behind a CBT-based program used by the Veterans Health Administration and integrating them into an open world, immersive and interactive environment – a cabin on a lake.
EVIDENCE – BASED SESSIONS
17 focused sessions include lessons in CBT, coping strategies, morals/values, relapse/triggers, relationships, and more. The Retreat has over 50 lessons, 23 “fireside chats” hearing from people with lived experience and diverse voices, 11 activities and mini-games, 9 unique meditation lessons, and 18 diversionary experiences that the guest can explore (like a road trip across the US in a convertible). More sessions, activities, and meditations are currently in various stages of production.
An innovative approach to support Residential, PHP, IOP and Outpatient Recovery Programs.
In The Retreat, Lighthouse XR is tapping into the concepts and lessons behind a CBT based program used by the Veterans Health Administration and integrating them into an open world, immersive, and interactive environment – a cabin on a lake.
EVIDENCE – BASED SESSIONS
17 focused sessions include lessons in CBT, coping strategies, morals/values, relapse/triggers, relationships, and more. The Retreat has over 50 lessons, 23 “fireside chats” hearing from people with lived experience and diverse voices, 11 activities and mini-games, 9 unique meditation lessons, and 18 diversionary experiences that the guest can explore (like a road trip across the US in a convertible). More sessions, activities and meditations are currently in various stages of production.
EXTENDING CLINICAL RESOURCES
Leverage as little as 1 hour of in-person therapy for AUD, OUD, and other substance use disorders into an additional 3-7 hours per week with VR that can be available 24/7. The program can offload the introduction and exploration of core recovery concepts, enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most.
BUILT BY A WORLD-CLASS VR TEAM
With previous clients like AARP, PBS/NOVA, The Dubai Mall, and Toyota, the Lighthouse XR team is a trusted technical and creative partner in VR research & development that has been collaborating with Virginia Commonwealth University and the US Veterans Health Administration to develop this program using ongoing human-centered design since 2020.
EXTENDING CLINICAL RESOURCES
Leverage as little as 1 hour of in-person therapy for AUD, OUD and other substance use disorders into an additional 3-7 hours per week with VR that can be available 24/7. The program can offload the introduction and exploration of core recovery concepts, enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most.
BUILT BY A WORLD-CLASS VR TEAM
With previous clients like AARP, PBS/NOVA, The Dubai Mall, and Toyota, the Lighthouse XR team is a trusted technical and creative partner in VR research & development that has been collaborating with Virginia Commonwealth University and the US Veterans Health Administration to develop this program using ongoing human centered design since 2020.
USING MULTIPLE APPROACHES
The program includes 360 video lessons, interactive activities/games, quizzes, diversionary experiences, achievement bonuses/contingency management, and multiple meditation and mindfulness lessons that can be replayed at any time.
TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS
The Retreat is not a replacement to traditional therapy, we hope to add to it.
USING MULTIPLE APPROACHES
The program includes 360 video lessons, interactive activities/games, quizzes, diversionary experiences, achievement bonuses/contingency management, and multiple meditation and mindfulness lessons that can be replayed at any time.
TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS
The Retreat is not a replacement to traditional therapy, we hope to add to it.
“It’s the best thing that could have happened to me.” -guest of THE RETREAT
“It’s the best thing that could have happened to me.” -guest of THE RETREAT
Each Retreat kit can be used almost anywhere, at any time.
No internet required.
The Retreat’s sessions have been closely developed with Dr. Jarrod Reisweber, a previous postdoctoral fellow and co-author with Dr. Aaron Beck. Dr. Reisweber is a co-creator of the award-winning CBT-based program Transcending Self Therapy (TST).
A 2024 study showed that individuals who opted to be issued a TST-VR headset were significantly more likely to successfully complete the residential SUD treatment program (86.1%) vs. those who did not receive a headset (60%).
A 2024 study showed that individuals who opted to be issued a TST-VR headset were significantly more likely to successfully complete the residential SUD treatment program (86.1%) vs. those who did not receive a headset (60%).
“I would have left treatment if it was not for the VR.” – one of our first guests in THE RETREAT
“I would have left treatment if it was not for the VR.” – one of our first guests in THE RETREAT
Results from an 18 month clinical study published in the 2023 HSOA Journal of Addiction & Addictive Disorders showed that 91% of The Retreat patients would recommend VR activities to others working towards recovery. Additionally, 97% of providers would recommend TST-VR for their clients.
Results from an 18 month clinical study published in the 2023 HSOA Journal of Addiction & Addictive Disorders showed that 91% of The Retreat patients would recommend VR activities to others working towards recovery. Additionally, 97% of providers would recommend TST-VR for their clients.
“It doesn’t feel like work. It’s enjoyable and it’s something I want to do because it’s the way I learn.” – guest of THE RETREAT
“It doesn’t feel like work. It’s enjoyable and it’s something I want to do because it’s the way I learn.” – guest of THE RETREAT
Built for Customization and Expansion
The Retreat is designed to be customizable to meet evolving patient and organizational goals. New elements or whole sessions can be added, reorganized, or modified to fit a target program or population.
The Retreat is designed to be customizable to meet evolving patient and organizational goals. New elements or whole sessions can be added, reorganized, or modified to fit a target program or population.
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to better engage patients in their recovery, increase understanding and retention of recovery concepts, and improve treatment outcomes.
WHO WE ARE
Lighthouse XR specializes in virtual reality (VR) technologies for healthcare with a focus on mental health. We have been working in the VR space since 2015 and our team has a broad and deep skillset in creative, technical, and business areas. Supporting those in recovery is not just our mission; it’s a cause we hold close to our hearts.
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