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Research Article: The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis

Date Published: 2025-02-04

Abstract:
Introduction: Externalization techniques are well established in psychotherapy approaches, including narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These methods elicit internal experiences such as emotions and make them tangible through external representations. Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), specifically large language models (LLMs), present new possibilities for therapeutic interventions; however, their integration into core psychotherapy practices remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to examine the clinical, ethical, and theoretical implications of integrating GenAI into the therapeutic space through a proof-of-concept (POC) of AI-driven externalization techniques, while emphasizing the essential role of the human therapist.

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