The Individual clicks Record and then begins talking about a target part (1). When they click Send, the AI Practice Partner transcribes their words (2), reflects back key points (3), and asks questions according to IFS protocols (4).
IFS comes with a user manual. The role of the therapist is not to diagnose or to heal the client, but rather to guide them step-by-step through the relevant protocols. With a less structured modality like talk therapy, AI chatbots can only mimic therapist behavior, producing a simulacrum of empathy. With IFS, an AI-powered tool can do much of the... See more
IFS is particularly well suited for AI-powered tools given the protocol-like structure.
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