Embrace Your Power

“Embrace Your Power: A VR Journey to Overcoming Negative Emotions for Romanian Youth” is developing a virtual reality (VR) educational tool to combat bullying and cyberbullying among 10–12-year-old students. Using Meta Quest 3 passthrough technology, the app blends real-world classroom elements with immersive virtual scenarios, allowing safe, interactive experiences that simulate bullying situations. Designed for group sessions of 10–17 students and one teacher, it guides participants through narrative episodes focused on building empathy, practicing assertiveness, and learning conflict-resolution techniques. AI-driven characters dynamically respond to students’ actions while engaging in puzzles, and sensory feedback (visual, auditory, and haptic) reinforces key social-emotional learning outcomes. By integrating proven strategies from anti-bullying programs and Social and Emotional Learning practices, this project seeks to transform school environments into safe, supportive communities and empower young learners with lifelong skills for resilience and empathy.