• Writings by Dr. Ashley

    I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, social work, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.

    This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.

The Child Protection Blind Spot: Are Clinicians Overlooking Minors' Relationships With AI?

What happens when a child's romantic partner isn't human, but artificial intelligence? As minors engage in increasingly sophisticated romantic and sexual interactions with AI, clinicians face difficult questions about mandated reporting, confidentiality, and parental involvement. Are our existing ethical standards and clinical assessment frameworks keeping up with technology, or are we overlooking an emerging child protection concern?

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