An AI Companion to Help Me Process My Emotions? I Found This One Helpful

I never thought I’d be one to recommend artificial intelligence as a support system in addition to professional services like therapy. But then again, I never expected artificial intelligence to support me in other areas of my life, and yet it has. 

When I saw that Headspace had added Ebb, an AI-powered companion, to its membership, I was intrigued — Ebb was built to give its users personalized support through a chatbot. You can use Ebb to process thoughts and emotions or find gratitude, as a complement to the meditation and mindfulness content Headspace has been known for since 2012.  

Ebb screen titled "How would you like to reflect with Ebb?" Ebb screen titled

Ebb response with text that starts "Carly Que, it sounds like you're navigating a significant transition and feeling uncertain about whether you're finding ease or settling for less." Ebb response with text that starts

Ebb response with text that starts: "I hear you. It sounds like you're going through something difficult." Ebb response with text that starts:

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