The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of behavioral health, inviting systemic therapists to reconsider their professional identities, competencies, and ethical responsibilities. This paper presents a reflective dialogue between Dr. Afarin Rajaei and Dr. Katherine Hertlein, exploring how AI intersects with relational practice, professional training, and clinical ethics. Drawing upon Hertlein’s emerging conceptual framework for AI competence in systemic therapy, the authors discuss the knowledge, ethical awareness, and relational sensibilities necessary for responsible integration of AI in clinical and educational contexts. Their exchange illuminates both the opportunities and cautions of AI adoption, emphasizing that systemic therapists must remain reflexive human agents guiding technology toward compassionate and equitable care.
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