AI platforms like ChatGPT are reshaping the way people seek emotional support. There’s no denying the benefits of AI. However, the enhanced ability of language models to mimic human-like conversation can lead to emotional attachment and dulled emotional awareness. AI will never be able to guide someone from a place of genuine human understanding and lived experience. While helpful; AI systems should be used as complementary tool alongside your professionally trained therapist.

Emotional triggers can lead to intense reactions tied to past trauma, often surfacing unexpectedly in everyday situations. While exploring these emotions in therapy is valuable, developing self-awareness helps us respond thoughtfully, instead of acting on impulse. You decide how you want to show up in this world.

Therapy helps us recognize our 'inner critic'. One type, the 'Task Maker,' drives us to succeed out of fear of failure. By understanding these voices, we learn to embrace rest, appreciate our inherent worth, and reconnect with a true self that prioritizes growth and compassion over relentless achievement.

Challenging conventional linear narratives like the Kübler-Ross Model. Grief is multifaceted and unpredictable; shaped by individual, cultural, and social factors. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Instead of imposing rigid expectations – let’s extend compassion and create a safe space for healing and growth.