Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to virtual and augmented reality simulations. More specifically, some embodiments of the present technology generally relate to virtual and augmented reality simulations to improve resiliency for healthcare clinicians. Some embodiments provide for a VR training system to allow a realistic, immersive and safe environment for students or other trainees to encounter traumatic experiences. Exposure to trauma in a safe environment offers the opportunity for new and seasoned individual to build resilient skills through cognitive flexibility and reframing thus alleviating symptoms of burnout, PTSD, anxiety and depression that is caused by the work environment and critical encounters. The participant can be the ‘player’ within simulation hosting multiple virtual characters and/or multiple other ‘players’ for team building and organizational resilience.