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IJ Morris, Founder ... Virtual Reality Assistance Program (VR-AP), IVT VW Tour Guide/Nat'l Award Recipient/Author/Former UN Member/Speaker ... New York, New York ... Health, Wellness and Fitness

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IJ Morris, Founder 1stOpenLink Network IJ Morris, Founder Virtual Reality Assistance Program (VR-AP), IVT VW Tour Guide/Nat'l Award Recipient/Author/Former UN Member/Speaker New York, New YorkHealth, Wellness and Fitness Current Virtual World Productions Previous Turnaround Consulting 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Relationship Contact Info Connected 18 seconds ago Background Summary I've had the great opportunity after 35+ years serving as a global turnaround consultant as interim management for financially distressed businesses turning them back into profitability, to identify my 'real calling' in an exciting new field that I've worked in for almost a decade: 3D Immersive, Interactive Virtual Worlds focusing on Virtual Reality Assistance Programs (VR-AP). Below; you will find a document titled 'The Immersive Experience - Changing eTherapy, eLearning and Wellness'. Please read how the saving of lives and making of new lives for many people occurred, based on actual experiences of hundreds of special needs individuals. We believe so much in the power of immersive worlds for therapy, learning and preventive care, we have committed to train one person at a time to tour virtual worlds as their own avatar. Training over 500 special needs employees in an office park in a virtual world, led to discover the amazing benefits for eLearning and eTherapy services in virtual worlds. Our internationally known success was a result of offering a unique blend of Community to home-bound individuals, severely injured veterans, and those with emotional issues. By including training, a professional virtual work environment, emotional support (including a non-denominational chapel with retired clergy) and socializing, we brought this blend to those who needed it the most, including stopping six suicide attempts which occurred by utilizing virtual worlds. As new and proven benefits continue to be identified as a result of utilizing 3D interactive, immersive virtual worlds, we will provide those innovative services for eWellness, eTherapy and eLearning, also utilizing same services on cellphones and tablets! Please join us on one of our virtual world tours to experience the amazing benefits of 3D interactive immersion to fully understand how you can apply these amazing technology to your business! Email: info@VirtualWorldProductions.com Universal Campus Universal Campus My Avatar My Avatar VRAP Experiences Sharedl VRAP Experiences Sharedl Article 2_Increasing Learning Methodolgies with Virtual Worlds Article 2_Increasing Learning Methodolgies with Virtual Worlds Article 3_eLearning in Virtual Worlds Article 3_eLearning in Virtual Worlds SEE MORE Experience Virtual World ProductionsFounder at Virtual Reality Assistance Program/ eTherapy & eLearning Custom Virtual Worlds Virtual World Productions January 2005 – Present (9 years 2 months)Greater New York City Area Realizing the need and opportunities virtual worlds present to eLearning and eTherapy, my focus for the remainder of my professional career is the development, management and licensing of customized virtual worlds. 3D interactive, immersive technologies have so many unknown answers, we are just beginning to realize all the potential usages based on our experiencing of training, managing and providing 'Community' for over 500 individuals with disabilities, many of whom had severe emotional challenges that were unknown to us. Based on our constant online interaction and support, our technology and supervisory skills actually saved the lives of 6 employees that attempted suicide. Virtual Worlds are so much more than a game. Custom 3D interactive, immersive virtual worlds for eTherapy, eLearning and corporate training. Seven years experience building virtual environments to specification offered at all levels of customer support and administration functions. Our Core Mission is to utilize the therapeutic opportunities via role playing and other immersive, interactive scenarios to help various groups conquer obstacles and emotional issues. Examples: ADHD, eLearning, 12 step programs, and basically any form of group therapy. We have proven this form of interaction can be more successful in this type of environment then in face to face scenarios based on many factors. Our success as judged and awarded by national award recognition by the Department of Labor, member of the United Nations Committee for Assistive Technology, case study by Veterans Administration who distributed the case study's video to all VA hospitals and co-authored United Nations book which resulted from the success of providing innovative work environments. By training 'in-world', we still and will continue to identify benefits not thought of previously by utilizing this type of learning platform to treat learning challenges, PTSD, depression, work skills, social skills, phobias, etc. (Open)5 projects CEO & Summary Experience/Accomplishments Turnaround Consulting January 1980 – December 2004 (25 years)Global 35+ years serving as global Interim CEO/CFO/Controller for financially distressed businesses turning them back to profitability, in over 30 industries. Accomplishment Highlights - Interim CEO/CFO of financially distressed companies serving as interim management - Trained thousands of management and staff to improve productivity and profits - Recipient of Department of Labor National Award for Innovative Work Solutions - United Nations Committee person and speaker presenter - Co-Author - Virtual work environment contributed to saving the lives of six suicide attempts - Video made and distributed to all VA Hospitals featuring quadriplegic veteran training, working, managing with the ability to dance, run, drive a car, etc., as an avatar in a virtual world. Projects Immersive Virtual Therapy Guide October 2013 Virtual reality therapy (VRT), also known as virtual reality immersion therapy (VRIT), Simulation for Therapy(SFT), virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), and as Computerized CBT (CCBT), is a method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to treat patients with anxiety disorders and phobias where it has proven very effective. It is now one of the primary treatments for PTSD. New...more Virtual Reality - Assistance Program October 2013 Based on EAP plans, offer your employees the opportunity to train, work, socialize and receive the support required to increase productivity with a direct result on profit enhancement as an avatar in 3D interactive, immersive virtual worlds. Details to follow. Divorce and Single Parent Virtual World Support November 2013 A well know radio talk show host will lead this amazing journey to heal from all phases of divorce and deal with the many emotions and feelings that can some times be overwhelming returning to single life. Virtual World dating is even included! Check out your potential online relationship as an avatar to see how this person acts in public, how they treat you, personality, and so much more. Virtual Worlds Customization January 2005 Clone your office building? HR office? Clone your town to help bring global commerce to local merchants? Tropical island for staff meetings without the T&E expense? Meditation Island? Addictions settings such as a virtual world with nightclubs. More to follow soon! Virtual World Group Tours - Experience It to Believe It! November 2013 Virtual Reality Assistance Programs is offering a guided tour to many destinations that may interest you. You will be shown how to enter a virtual world as an avatar, how to navigate in a virtual world, teleport (yes, just like Scotty beam me up for those of you that remember Star Trek), interact with other avatars, feel the feelings of 3D immersive environments and really understand how this game...more Publications Coming Soon! Skills & Endorsements Executive CoachingManagement ConsultingE-LearningBusiness DevelopmentMarketing StrategyWellness CoachingVirtual WorldsTrainingSocial Media MarketingEmployee TrainingGroup TherapyEmployee WellnessCash ManagementStrategic Financial...Role-playSee 14+ Additional Info Interests Innovation, gardening, horses Advice for Contacting IJ Virtual World Productions is looking for new eLearning and eTherapy partners to demo our virtual worlds and write a short paper on their findings. Free usage for working with us on paper and articles for publication. info@VirtualWorldProductions.com Recommendations Peter, would you like to recommend IJ? 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