CCC 27-3

FROM THE PRESIDENT

THE RISE OF AI in Mental Healthcare and the Road Forward Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, BCPCC t The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon... it is here and coming at us fast. Over the last few years, with the popularity of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, AI has found its way into how we think about care, build connections, and support those struggling, especially in the world of mental health. As Christian counselors, coaches, and related minis try leaders, we cannot afford to gloss over this topic. We cannot look the other way or hope it just passes us by. AI is advancing fast, and it is not going away. If we step back and stay silent, we leave the shaping of research, counseling practice, and, most importantly, the care of the people God has called us to serve in the hands of others. That is not an option for us. We must be prepared, anchored in truth, and ready to step boldly into this moment with wisdom, courage, and discernment.

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