Virtual Simulations

Replace traditional, unreliable “role play” exercises with authentic, immersive live client simulations to develop therapy skills and prepare students for real-world practice.
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Real-Life, Real-Time, Therapy Practicum

Our human-powered simulations are delivered in real-time and puts learners in direct contact with a trained simulation expert who assumes the role of a realistic client who is seeking treatment for a variety of real mental health situations.

Our Simulations immerse learners in a realistic virtual environment where they can practice their mental health assessment and treatment skills. Our hands-on approach enables students to develop their confidence and proficiency, engaging with a range of scenarios and virtual patients that replicate real-life experiences.
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Virtual Patients

Students  practice clinical skills by working with a “patient” — a professional performer or “Simulation Specialist” who simulates the concerns and issues that clients may face in everyday life— and receiveon-the-spot critiques from professors
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Simulated Clients

An avatar based simulation best utilized when the persona or environment could not be simulated by a live simulation specialist. This methodology is best utilized to simulate families, couples, groups, and adolescents. Much like the virtual patient, the simulation specialist is the‘human power’ behind the session, and offers true to life depiction of each scenario by using AR technology. These simulations also offer a wide variety of cultural, racial, gender and age diversity so learners can also gauge any microaggressions they may experience working with different populations.
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Why choose simulated patients?

Experiential Training

Training  provides a “flight simulator” to practice critical skills prior to engaging with real clients.

Authentic Practice

Simulation gives learners authentic experience, finding meaning through interpretation of reality.

Continuing Education Credits

We give working professionals a more engaging and effective option for earning required CE credits.
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Small Group Sessions

8-10 Learners
Designed for online, peer-to-peer learning. A customer-designated facilitator is required throughout the entire session to moderate the simulation.
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Often used in a section of a graduate program, this is our most commonoffering. The instructor leads the session, allowing up to five learners tointeract with the virtual client during a one-hour session.
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Lecture Demo Session

For Large Classrooms & Lectures
Lecture demonstrations can be invaluable for students to understand the subtleties of counseling and therapeutic techniques.
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Book one of our simulation specialists to showcase evidence-based practice for your large lecture environment.
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1:1 Student Sessions

For Graded Assessments or Capstone Projects
Designed for private practice scenarios in which a learner participates in an independent session. The session is recorded with consent from the Learner at the start of the session.
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The student can create a progress note and preliminary diagnosis based on the information from the session. Choose from 15, 20, 30 or 60 minute simulations.
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Classroom Sessions

For Live Interaction During a Session
Simulation specialists “join” class via a provided Zoom link to interact with students during classroom-time as part of the scheduled curriculum for the day.
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Patient Persona Library

Explore Genius Academy’s roster of available patient simulations

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Non-PTSD Trauma

CLIENT PERSONA

NAME:

Evan Rogers

MARITAL STATUS:

Single

OCCUPATION:

Financial Advisor, College - BA in Business, MS in Finance and Analytics

REFERRED BY:

Mother

BACKGROUND:

Evan’s recent break-up was a brutal emotional experience. Their significant other had been caught cheating, and it was later discovered that almost everything Evan believed about their partner had been a lie. Unable to move-on or get over the events of the relationship, Evan finds that the repercussions of this pain and shock has been impacting nearly every aspect of life. Evan cannot trust anything or anybody, and things are just getting worse
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Substance Abuse

CLIENT PERSONA

NAME:

Jesse Paul

MARITAL STATUS:

Married

OCCUPATION:

Restaurant Manager, High School Degree and some college

REFERRED BY:

Spouse

BACKGROUND:

Jesse’s spouse is fed-up with Jesse’s habit of “unwinding” after a tough day at work. Jesse isolates and relaxes by smoking marijuana and watching television away from the family. Jesse had not previously recognized the impact this has on the rest of the family and only recently began accepting it as a problem after their spouse laid down an ultimatum requiring attending therapy and making an effort to cut-back on consumption.
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Anxiety

CLIENT PERSONA

NAME:

Dylan Murray

MARITAL STATUS:

Single

OCCUPATION:

IT Support, College - BS in Computer Science

REFERRED BY:

Work Supervisor

BACKGROUND:

Dylan’s mother passed away many years ago, and Dylan’s father was never quite up to the challenge of parenting. Now, as an adult, emotional scarring and anxiety remains, which has impacted Dylan’s ability to trust others and pursue a life that would be fulfilling. Fear and anxiety have developed in regards to a number of activities and responsibilities, leaving Dylan wondering what kind of a life can be salvaged.
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Mild Depression

CLIENT PERSONA

NAME:

Casey Carter

MARITAL STATUS:

Single

OCCUPATION:

Customer Service, College - AA in Liberal Arts

REFERRED BY:

Friend

BACKGROUND:

Casey has never been comfortable with others and has had trouble making friends since childhood. Currently employed at a dead-end customer service job, Casey continues to struggle with connecting with people personally and romantically. Now older, Casey feels life has passed by and worries about the future
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LIfe Transition

CLIENT PERSONA

NAME:

Jordan Page

MARITAL STATUS:

Married

OCCUPATION:

Office Manager, College - BA in Business Administration

REFERRED BY:

Wife

BACKGROUND:

After living her whole life in her hometown, newlywed Jordan has relocated to a new city far from home to follow her spouse’s dream. Jordan finds herself with no friends, missing her family terribly, and is struggling to find satisfaction at her new job.
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