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406: How to AI-Proof Your Online Course as a Therapist
Online Courses 1st January 2026 • Selling the Couch • Melvin Varghese, PhD
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Melvin kicks off Season 11 of Selling the Couch with a powerful and timely conversation on how therapists and online educators can AI-proof their online courses in 2026 and beyond.

If you’re worried that AI tools might replace the need for your course, this episode will help you rethink that fear, and give you a framework to build something deeply human, emotionally intelligent, and resilient.

Learn the 3 keys to future-proofing your course:

Sustainable Community – Build connection that lasts beyond the launch

Blue Ocean Positioning – Create a course that stands alone in your niche

Meaningful Gamification – Design experiences that transform, not just inform

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Melvin made the difficult decision to retire his previous programs, and what led to the creation of Haven, a calm, supportive community for therapists moving into online income.

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Check out our new membership site that’s launching in January! Find out more and join us in Haven here.

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