Salon Series: The Future of Care: AI in Therapy

The Future of Care: AI in Therapy is a salon event that invites participants to critically examine the role of artificial intelligence in the evolving therapeutic landscape. This discussion will explore three potentially contentious topics: First, we’ll look at how therapists are using AI on the back end, such as in automating case notes and streamlining administrative tasks, and question whether this efficiency truly benefits the therapeutic process. Second, we’ll consider the growing use of AI as a tool for clients—whether through AI-driven apps or virtual mental health services—and whether these digital solutions can genuinely replace or enhance the human touch that therapy traditionally offers. Finally, we’ll confront the ethical challenges AI brings to therapy, exploring concerns around privacy, consent, and whether the increasing reliance on technology could undermine the deeply personal nature of mental health care. This event will encourage thoughtful dialogue and skepticism about the promises and pitfalls of AI in therapy.  [generated by ChatGPT]