AI Psychology & Digital Wellbeing
Schedule
Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Rhythm Psychological Services | Sterling, VA
About this Event
AI is no longer "just a tool" people use.
It increasingly shapes how people think, feel, make decisions & relate to others.
* This free, 90-minute psychoeducational session introduces AI psychology. *
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AI psychology is emerging area focused on how intelligent systems influence human thought, emotion, trust, attention, and behavior; it also explores how those psychological shifts connect to our digital wellbeing.
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This session is designed for mental health professionals who want to understand these changes without technical jargon, fear-based framing, or hype.
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What this session will cover
What AI psychology is and why it matters for mental health
How everyday interactions with AI can shape:
• Thinking and decision-making
• Emotional responses and attachment
• Trust, reliance, and confidence
• Attention and sense of agency
How these psychological dynamics relate to digital wellbeing
Why digital wellbeing today is about more than just “time on screens”
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Key takeaways for mental health professionals
By attending this session, you will:
- Learn how AI influences mental processes—not just how it functions as a tool
- Understand how AI-mediated experiences can influence wellbeing, stress, autonomy, and emotional regulation
- Leave with practical language you can use to discuss AI thoughtfully with clients, families, and communities
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What this session is not about
To set clear expectations, this session does not focus on:
- Screen time management strategies
- Burnout prevention workshops
- Social media fatigue or digital detoxing
- AI therapy tools, apps, or clinical software training
Those topics are important but they are not the focus of this session.
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Who should attend
- Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers
- Graduate students and trainees in mental health fields
- Mental health educators and community practitioners
- Clinicians curious about how AI is shaping human experience
No technical background is required.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome & Meet & Greet
Info: Light introductions and informal networking
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Presentation
Info: A guided, insight-driven talk led by Mayra Ruiz-McPherson, PhD(c), MA, MFA, discussing AI Psychology and Digital Wellness topics for mental health professionals.
Topics include:
__ The Psychology of the Human–Technology Relationship
__ Cyberpsychology & AI Psychology: What are they & why they matter
__ Digital Wellness Trends in the Context of AI: What to know
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Q&A Discussions
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing & Reflections
Info: Closing remarks and recommended next steps conclude the session.
Where is it happening?
Rhythm Psychological Services, 14 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Sterling, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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