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Rachel Wood
Rachel is a speaker, researcher, writer, educator, and therapist
She is also a PhD Candidate researching the intersection of psychology, AI and the future of work, education and relationships.
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In today’s episode of Confessions of a CyberPsychologist, I chat with Rachel Wood, a speaker, researcher, writer, educator, and therapist.
We talk about Generative AI and Mental Wellbeing in the future workplace. We focus on:
00:37 How Rachel got into CyberPsychology
01:53 Her work as a Psychotherapist in private practice with individuals, couples and in the workplace.
02:49 Her PhD journey so far – specialising in the Psychology and Technology looking specifically at the impact of AI in the workplace and education.
03:51 The future skillsets needed in the workplace with the diffusion of AI in the workplace both ‘here, near and far’ – in particular ‘psycho-social and vocational plasticity’.
07:06 What we can do to develop the skillsets needed for the future of work – especially around Cognitive Flexibility.
14:44 How Generative AI may impact our ability to relate to and engage with others in a bi-directional relationship.
22:35 The therapeutic benefits of having conversations and an AI version of your future and past self, as a way to reduce anxiety and negative emotions.
33:40 The potential future impact of Generative AI.
If you are interested in the therapeutic uses of AI and Generative AI, you will probably find this episode interesting.