This workshop aims to help people who care about human connection to have a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential effects in counselling practice.  

If you are passionate about human connection and curious about how AI may effect counselling practice then please join us for a comprehensive workshop designed specifically for counsellors who value empathy and therapeutic alliance.  

As AI becomes an integral part of our everyday lives it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changes it presents. This session aims to empower you with a foundational knowledge of how to ethically and effectively integrate AI tools into your work while maintaining precious human connection.  

This session aims to raise the collective bar of awareness of ethical considerations and data privacy issues associated with the technology that now plays a large role in how counselling is delivered.  

Participants are not required to have pre-existing technical knowledge of AI or computing and will be invited to explore new challenges to feel well-prepared. 

Event aims

The main aims of this PDD are to:

- be able to explain fundamental AI concepts in simple terms.  

- have an awareness of strategies for how to maintain meaningful empathy and connection if using AI in your practice. 

- be aware of examples of ethical dilemmas that may arises from using AI in counselling contexts. 

- gain an awareness of basic data security measures to protect clients confidentiality.  

- gain insight in what to do if you have concerns about how AI is being used.  

Programme

The PDD will begin at 9:30am and finish at around 1pm.

It’ll be split into three presentations, each followed by a live Q&A session with Richard.

The programme will be available soon.

About the presenter

Richard Miller lives with his family and works as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer working in private practice in Fife. Since 2002, he has studied Humanistic Psychotherapies and Psychology in Aberdeen University, University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University where he graduated with the best overall award for Psychology.  

He has served as President of Aberdeen University Students Association, an executive officer of the National Union of Students Scotland and is currently serving as co-director of the Scottish Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy. He has provided counselling in local high schools and St Andrews University. Richard is a current member of the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy, the British Psychological Society and the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy. 

Richard has been closely following advancements of the AI field since 2015.

Key information

Your booking includes:

- three hours of CPD presentations

- a Q&A session with Richard after each presentation, where you can ask any questions you may have through our secure online chatroom

- a CPD certificate to download

- selected presentation slides

- opportunities to network with other attendees through the chatroom

- access to the on-demand service

The event takes place online on Wednesday 19 March.

On demand

Access to the on-demand service, for four weeks after the event, is included in your booking. The service can be accessed an unlimited number of times, 24 hours a day.

The on-demand service will be available until 16 April 2025.

Booking

Please book your place online by clicking 'log in and add to cart'. Joining instructions will be sent 1-2 days prior to the event.