The need for human connection & how AI will never replace it
Counseling Toolkit for May 2026
Think about the last time you had a conversation with someone and felt deeply connected with that person.
Where were you?
Who were you with, and what were you sharing about?
What was it like to experience that connection?
Now, imagine having that same conversation with a computer.
The rise in AI over the last few years raises questions and concerns about social connection and how it is affecting our well-being. In this month’s toolkit, we will explore how over-reliance on digital interaction can inadvertently minimize our social resilience and deepen our sense of isolation. We’ll also share simple, meaningful ways to protect and enhance the real connections that keep us healthy.