iACToR

International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation

Opening Statement

Hello iACToR members,

The 16th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference, the official conference of the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training & Rehabilitation (iACToR) is quickly approaching. This year the Interactive Media Institute (IMI) and Université du Québec en Outoauais (UQO) are hosting the annual conference on June 19th-22nd, 2011 in Gatineau, Canada. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Important Pages to prepare for your visit to CT16:

If you have any questions regarding this year’s conference, please contact cybertherapy@vrphobia.com for more information.

Top CyberPsychology News

Clinical Trial of Virtual Reality Hypnosis Launched
Medscape News Today - Investigators unveiling plans for the first clinical trial of virtual reality hypnosis to manage depression and anxiety in chronic pain say testing will begin this summer. The innovative approach will use a head-mounted display to immerse patients in a 3-dimensional world of sights and sounds. No longer science fiction, virtual reality programming is becoming increasingly common and clinically useful. To read more, please visit http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/743337.

Cyber War: Google, China in Fresh Spat Over Email Hacking
Times of India - Suspected Chinese hackers tried to steal the passwords of hundreds of Google email account holders, including those of senior US government officials, Chinese activists and journalists , the internet company said. The claim by the world's largest web search engine sparked an angry response from Beijing, which said blaming China was "unacceptable," pointing to further tensions in an already strained relationship with Google. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/iWxY1v.


5 Ways to Get More Involved

  1. Become a Premium Member of iACToR!
    • Get extensive discounts off the 16th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference.
    • Get discounted subscriptions to your favorite CyberPsychology publications
    • Enjoy premium access ot the fast growing social networking psychology association on the internet
    • Take part in the annual iACToR General Assembly
    • Receive discounted membership to affiliated associations and societies.
  2. Join your local iACToR Chapter! Please visit the Chapter page to request membership to the appropriate iACToR Chapter. This is an excellent way to become acquainted and introduced to colleagues in your area!

  3. Begin the discussion! Please visit the Forum, find the appropriate category, and click Add a Discussion! As this field is rapidly growing, collaboration and discussion is vital to the growth and progress. Some have begun already, and we hope to see you post as well.

  4. Invite your colleagues! On the right hand side, under your name, next to the friends hyperlink is an Invite hyperlink. We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join in the discussion.

  5. Update Your Profile and Comment on Others! Keep members up to date with your latest information. Post a blog, update your status, add a picture of yourself, and let the community know your area of expertise. All can be done with in your Profile page and we encourage you to do so!


Create your own reality!

Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, BCIA
Secretary General
International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation (iACToR)

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