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Can AI Be a Transitional Object?
There’s a concept in psychoanalysis called the transitional object. Think teddy bear, blankie, beloved plush dinosaur with one eye missing. It’s not you, and it’s not not-you. It’s something in between. It's a bridge from the warm oneness of early attachment to the cool independence of the outside world.
And lately, I’ve been wondering:Can AI be that thing?

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Jul 303 min read


Therapy for Narcissism
Therapy can help individuals with NPD develop more adaptive ways of thinking, relating to others, and coping with life stressors. Learn more

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
May 14, 20245 min read


Successful Aging, Lessons from the Oldest Old
Advances in medical science and technology have led to an increase in life expectancy, and projections indicate that more and more people wi

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Apr 13, 20234 min read


Setting Goals in Therapy
How do we decide what to work on? People can seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may want to change something about their...

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Nov 9, 20224 min read


Should I consider going to therapy?
When considering whether or not therapy may be beneficial, individuals often fall into one of two categories. The first category consists of

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Oct 5, 20225 min read


Feeling Disconnected?
Having recently attended a wedding and experiencing an opportunity to witness and speak to a newly wedded couple as well as all the...

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Apr 28, 20225 min read


What is addiction
Addiction is a chronic and relapsing psychiatric disorder affecting a large number of people worldwide. Ample evidence from basic and...

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Apr 5, 20225 min read


ADHD and Personality; What Personality Assessment Can Add to the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD
A brief summary of how personality testing can lead to a better understanding of ADHD

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Feb 1, 20216 min read


ADHD and Quality of Life, Beyond Symptoms
ADHD affects approximately 4% of adults and can have a negative impact on multiple areas of an individual’s life. This includes health...

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Jan 18, 20213 min read


The Neurobiology of Trauma
One of the most disturbing aspects of trauma is that it can be experienced as though the traumatic event is continually happening.

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Dec 4, 20203 min read
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