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In this fast-paced, ever-shifting “new normal” we find ourselves in, it is more important that ever that we get our heads “in the right space,” and what better space to challenge ourselves than in the virtual reality space where we can immerse ourselves and recreate who we are in VR.
Educators in VR is excited to announce a special event May 28, 2020, 10AM PDT, with Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise, author, educator, and innovator in XR collaboration, mindfulness and presence, and Dana-Maria Faneker, founder of the CaptainVR startup and leader of the Educators in VR vCoaching and Personal Development Team. They are teaming up for a unique and engaging workshop on mindsets, well-being, and transformation for personal and professional development called “Build Your Better Self: We Create Who We Are in VR!
The 2-hour workshop in AltspaceVR is designed to help you transform your life and work in a meaningful way. With their innovative expertise in virtual reality teaching and training, Caitlin Krause and Danna-Maria Faneker will help you learn techniques to empower you to build your best version of yourself using coaching and personal development techniques such as Ki-training, PSYCH-K, mindfulness, and meditation. For business professionals, academics, and trainers, this is a life-changing experience to help you focus and refocus and build your better self.
Caitlin Krause specializes in UX design, story, and well-being in XR. She works as a story designer in digital therapeutics with a focus on interactive XR, using mindfulness, guided imagery, HCD, biofeedback, BA, and CBT.
Founder of the consultancy MindWise, Caitlin launched her book Mindful by Design (Corwin Press, 2019) at the World Economic Forum and spoke about the Future of Education, Sci-Fi and Immersive Technology. She has been a teacher and curriculum designer for over two decades. Through her leadership and organizational consulting, she helps individuals and teams create connection in the midst of complexity and change. She recently created a mindfulness and SEL series in social VR, fusing presence, storytelling, curiosity, and emotional intelligence. Her mission is to empower humanity through connection.
Dana-Maria Faneker has been sailing on big traditional Sailing Vessels first as a crew member and later as a Captain and now she is a professional coach/trainer already for 10 years and she started working with VR coaching in 2015.
Dana-Maria’s mission is to is help people to become the Captain of their Lives and Virtual Reality is the most powerful tool to help her with her mission. That’s why she founded a tech-startup called CaptainVR! CaptainVR is developing digital health tools to empower people, so they can practice, learn, and develop in a safe environment. They measure the effectiveness of the tools with Biofeedback and work together with psychologists & researchers to build proven cases. Their main focus is on personal development, stress reduction and immune boosting. CaptainVR also provides education, coaching, and training on how to work with new technology in an effective way. As leader of the vCoaching and Personal Development Team, she hosts weekly workshops in AltspaceVR
Caitlin and Dana-Maria recently hosted a special event in AltspaceVR as part of the Educators in VR vCoaching Team workshops, focusing on helping people find techniques and tools for self-improvement and stress release in this time of crises, finding a new energy and increased focus.
Tickets for Build Your Better Self: We Create Who We Are in VR! are just USD $35 and include all ticket fees. Events like these typically fill fast. Seating is limited to ensure a personal experience, so hurry to ensure your spot at this special event.
Specific instructions on how to attend this innovative event will be in the receipt. Please remember, this is a self-improvement session not therapy.