Exploring the Psychological Potential of 3D Holography: from Psychoeducation to Clinical Practice
Giuseppe Manuel Festa, Iginio Sisto Lancia.
Abstract
This work focuses on the potential opportunities that
may arise from applying holographic techniques in general and clinical
psychology. Holographic Augmented Reality (HAR), a method already used in
medicine, allows for the visualization of three-dimensional images without the
need for special glasses and can be employed in psychology for various
purposes. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature on
this innovative topic. This technique can be used in the fields of training,
psychoeducation, prevention, and stress management. On a more clinical level,
this technique may be applied in cognitive restructuring and emotional
regulation, in fostering the development of social skills, in cognitive
rehabilitation, and as a support in the treatment of various clinical
conditions. This technology is still in a phase of limited application and,
more importantly, still under development and research. However, the use of 3D
holographic projections could, in the not-too-distant future, play a significant
role in psychoeducational and training processes, as well as in psychological
prevention and clinical practice.