Cognitive Leap Announces APA Continuing Education Workshop on Virtual Reality Applications for PTSD Treatment

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Irvine, CA — June 2026 — Cognitive Leap Solutions, Inc., an approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 2021, today announced an upcoming live online workshop: "Virtual Reality Goes to War and Beyond: Advances in the Treatment of PTSD Related to Military Combat and Sexual Trauma."

The workshop will take place on July 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time, and offers 2.0 APA Continuing Education (CE) Credits for eligible participants.

This program reflects Cognitive Leap's ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based digital mental health innovation and professional education through emerging technologies.

Exploring the Frontiers of Virtual Reality in Trauma Treatment

The session will be led by Professor Albert "Skip" Rizzo, Ph.D., a globally recognized pioneer in clinical virtual reality, digital mental health, and immersive healthcare technologies. Dr. Rizzo serves as Director of Medical Virtual Reality at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies and Research Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC).

Drawing upon more than two decades of clinical research and innovation, Dr. Rizzo will examine how virtual reality technologies are transforming the assessment and treatment of trauma-related conditions. The workshop will review the development and clinical impact of the pioneering BRAVEMIND Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) system and explore the expanding role of VR in treating military combat trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), civilian trauma, and war-related psychological injuries.

Participants will also gain insights into emerging applications including:

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for PTSD
Trauma-focused interventions for military personnel and veterans
Virtual Ukraine and Virtual Israel/Gaza initiatives
Metaverse-enabled social support environments
VR approaches for children affected by trauma
VR-enhanced mindfulness and resilience training
AI-powered virtual human support technologies for mental healthcare

Designed for a Multidisciplinary Audience

This workshop is designed for a broad professional audience, including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, social workers, counselors, researchers, educators, healthcare providers, students, and others interested in the future of digital mental health and trauma treatment.

The program may also be valuable for professionals working with military populations, veterans, trauma survivors, and individuals affected by conflict-related stress.

Commitment to Excellence in Continuing Education

As an APA-approved CE Sponsor, Cognitive Leap Solutions, Inc. maintains responsibility for the content and quality of its continuing education programs.

Through its educational initiatives, Cognitive Leap aims to bridge cutting-edge research and clinical practice by providing healthcare professionals with access to emerging technologies and evidence-based approaches that can improve outcomes for individuals facing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health challenges.