Can AI play a role in therapy, healing, and human connection? This week, we’re joined by Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz—social work powerhouse and author of The AI Social Worker blog—to explore how tech is reshaping the heart of mental health practice. Plus, RAINA steps into the therapist’s chair for a little experimental empathy—because who says code can’t care?
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The AI Social Workertheaisocialworker.com)
MABD Consultingmabdconsulting.com)
Dr. Marina Badillo-DiazInstagram: @_theAISocialWorker)LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/drmarinabadillo-diaz/)
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