AI Training and Consulting for Psychologists, Counsellors and Social Workers

AI training is delivered online usually for between 90 minutes and 2hrs and includes time for questions and answers. Different options are available and include training for absolute newbies through to intermediate and advanced. It's possible to record the training for your business by request.

Psychologists complete 30 hours of CPD each year, and the Psychology Board includes workshops, seminars and reflective practice among accepted learning activities. I provide a statement of attendance showing the hours and content covered. You are responsible for deciding whether the learning is relevant to your scope of practice and for recording it in your own CPD log.

Yes, the content applies to anyone in private practice, and I refer to the Psychology Board's competencies where they are relevant to psychologists. Counsellors and social workers should also check the requirements of their own professional association.

Every session covers how to assess a platform's privacy settings and data handling, what client information is and is not appropriate to enter into AI tools, how to explain your use of AI to clients and gain their informed consent, and how to review AI output before it is used.

No, my training and consulting are education and business guidance only. You remain responsible for meeting the requirements of your own registration, professional association and privacy law, and I encourage you to seek advice from your regulator or association about your specific obligations.

While both AI coaching and AI consulting are 1:1 services, their approach and content is different. Coaching is for the individual person. It usually focusses on the practical application of AI, ensuring you understand how to work with the AI systems or processes competently, and about building your confidence and proficiency. 

Consulting is for the business. For example, consulting can include business planning around integration of AI into the existing workflows, development of specific AI systems and automations for your business, use of AI to improve organisation efficiency, productivity, revenue and so on. Consulting provides a clear roadmap for the business around AI. 

No, in fact the better option is to up-skill your team members including contractors so that their work is enhanced. Use AI to leverage their knowledge, wisdom, expertise and skills. Your team is an asset that's trained on your business - AI could never replace that.

I recommend different platforms based on the needs of your business. ChatGPT is a popular platform however depending on what you're working on, it may not be the optimal one. Claude is my go to for private practice, and I show you how to review any platform's privacy settings, data handling and terms so your choice fits your professional obligations, because responsibility for client information always stays with you.

You don't need a paid AI account for your business however, like most things having a paid account unlocks additional benefits like ones that save you even more time.  At about $20AUD a month I do recommend paid tiers if it's in your budget but no, it's not necessary.

Technically you don't 'need' AI training for your business. The reality is though that it's not going away. You have an opportunity now to be at the forefront and to lead the way in your industry by using it to your advantage in business.