HealthyGamerGG Doctors Vs AI : Can Chat GPT Replace Your Therapist?
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Jul 29, 2025 
Dr. Kirk Honda is a therapist and professor known for his psychological insights, while Dr. Michaela Thordarson specializes in child psychology, working with families and adolescents. They discuss whether AI, such as ChatGPT, can truly replicate human therapy. Topics include the struggles of parents reconnecting with adult children and the limitations of AI in addressing deep emotional needs. The duo critiques AI-generated empathy, explores therapy's realistic expectations, and emphasizes the importance of emotional connections and validation in the healing process.
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Parental Sacrifice vs Emotional Closeness
- Parental sacrifice doesn't guarantee adult children's appreciation or closeness.
- Emotional pressure through guilt can push children further away instead of reconnecting.
Guilt Repels Adult Children
- Guilt-tripping adult children can emotionally pressure them to pull further away.
- Freedom and emotional safety foster return and connection from grown children.
Rebuilding Family Relationships
- Shift focus from past sacrifices to shared present hopes and perspectives.
- Offer connection without pressure and seek to understand children's viewpoints sincerely.