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AI and the Future of Therapy: Opportunities, Limits, and Staying Human, Ep. 265
Ep. 265
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Kelly Higdon, LMFT, and Miranda Palmer, LMFT, review the growing use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and explore both its potential advantages and important ethical and practical limitations for clinical care. Presentation.
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