Rehearsal Space: Providing Safe, Effective Environments that Encourage Therapist Growth in the age of AI

Jason Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S, Timothy Parker, Ph.D., LMFT-S (TX), LMFT (CO), Wen-Mei Chou, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S

Worth 3.0 Supervision CEUs

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In the process of therapy education, there is arguably no more essential task than providing a safe, effective method for students to “rehearse” their therapy skills before engaging with actual clients. While there are a number of different methods for doing so, the rapidly growing world of generative AI provides a radical new paradigm for student preparation. This session for the Educator’s Summit will feature a summary of some of the traditional, tried-and-true methods of therapy “rehearsal,” how generative AI may change therapy education for better or worse, the role that internship sites and program gatekeeping play, and an open discussion among educators about the challenges and opportunities for initiating students into the process of therapy.

About the Speakers

Jason Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S

Jason Martin is currently the Clinical Director and supervisor at a university training clinic. He also maintains a private practice and supervises post-graduate LMFT Associates and LPC Interns. Prior to his current position, he was a member of the clinical staff and executive team of a large group therapy practice where he served as Associate Clinical Director and Director of Education. He speaks regularly to academic and clinical audiences about clinical documentation, theory development, and clinical management. He has conducted research into theoretical orientation development and fatherhood.

Timothy Parker, Ph.D., LMFT-S (TX), LMFT (CO)

Dr. Tim Parker completed his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University where his dissertation focused on coping and resilience in couples who have a child with Down Syndrome. He also holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and a bachelor's degree from Rochester University in Michigan. Tim enjoys teaching and currently serves as Assistant Professor for ACU Dallas in their M.MFT program. He owns a private practice that focuses on working with couples, men, and pre-marital counseling. Originally from Michigan, he now lives in Austin, Texas, with his spouse and 3 children.

Wen-Mei Chou, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S

Dr. Wen-Mei Chou, LMFT-S, LPC-S, is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, a trained hypnotherapist, and a certified Integral Breath Therapy trainer. Dr. Chou currently is a professor and the Coordinator of the Marriage and Family Child Counseling (MFCC) program at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB) in Belton, TX, and also serves as a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Program, both accredited by CACREP. Dr. Chou’s areas of expertise include Clinical Skills Training and Supervision, Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma and Grief issues, Body-Mind-Spirit holistic approach to counseling, Group Counseling, Research, and Social and Cultural diversity.