27th National Clinical Education Symposium Presentation Abstracts
29 APRIL 2025, MONDAY
13:00-14:00 POSTER PRESENTATION SESSION-2
Healing Hearts with AI: Transforming Relationships After an Affair
Ummuhan Ozkal1
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1. Department of Psychiatry, Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
DOI: 10.5080/kes27.abs139 Page 165
OBJECTIVE:This case study explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy for a married couple (Mrs. P, 32, and Mr. M, 39) recovering from infidelity. Both participants provided informed consent for the use of AI tools and the publication of anonymized findings. AI-driven tools were integrated with traditional therapy to help rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and improve emotional connection. Ethical guidelines from the American Psychological Association (APA) ensured responsible use of AI. This case underscores the potential of AI to complement traditional therapy in post-infidelity healing. CASE (The patient consent must be provided and specified with appropriate terms.):The therapeutic intervention followed three phases: 1. Assessment Phase: Baseline metrics were established using various inventories to track emotional and relational progress. These included: o Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) o Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) o Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) o Trust Scale o Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory (TRIM) o Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) 2. Intervention Phase: AI tools such as ChatGPT-4, Paired, and Evergreen facilitated personalized exercises. These included writing apology letters, mood tracking, CBT-based interventions, and intimacy-building activities like sensate focus and creative writing. 3. Evaluation Phase: Progress was assessed at 4-week intervals, with AI dynamically adjusting interventions based on data trends. Significant improvements were noted: o 40% decrease in BDI scores o 35% decrease in BAI scores o 50% increase in CSI scores o 60% improvement in trust and forgiveness (TRIM) o 45% improvement in sexual satisfaction (GRISS) DISCUSSION:AI tools like Paired and Evergreen offer personalized interventions that enhance emotional connection and trust. Levin et al. (2020) highlighted Paireds role in improving communication, helping couples address issues like infidelity. Evergreens tailored relationship plans also improve satisfaction (Smith et al., 2021). These tools foster vulnerability and empathy, essential for overcoming emotional barriers after infidelity (Shapiro & Gottman, 2019). This case demonstrates AIs transformative potential in promoting emotional intimacy, creativity, and resilience in couples healing from infidelity.