Let’s face it, artificial intelligence is here and isn’t going away any time soon. It can be optimistic to some - scary and unknown to others.

In the world of therapy, this reality may prompt people to ask this question: Will AI ever replace my therapist?

As I write this post, I am struck by the horrors happening in Israel and Gaza at the moment. For me, seeing images and videos of others’ pain and suffering led me to reflect on empathy - how and why it can be so intriguing to get invested, and why and how disconnection can play a key role in preserving our souls.

Life is full of things out of our control. Often it is more beneficial to focus on what is within our power to control.

So I began to wonder: Why don’t we often run to empathy in the first place?