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Framework to assess AI in therapy (Level A1) — two hands touching each other in front of a blue background

Framework to assess AI in therapyCEFR A1

21 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Brian Maffly - U. Utah, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Igor Omilaev, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • A team studies how AI could change therapy practice.
  • They made a framework to explain automation levels.
  • The framework lists four types of automation.
  • Some tools only follow scripts and human instructions now.
  • Other tools help therapists with suggestions during sessions.
  • A few systems try to talk directly with patients.
  • AI can make mistakes or show bias.
  • People may not know the automation level.
  • The team plans to improve therapist feedback tools.
  • They suggest using lower-risk tools first.

Difficult words

  • framework — set of ideas or rules
  • automation — use of machines or software
    automation levels
  • therapist — a person who helps with mental health
    therapists
  • patient — a person getting medical or mental care
    patients
  • bias — an unfair or wrong opinion
  • feedback — information about how well something works

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Discussion questions

  • Do you think AI can help therapists?
  • Would you feel comfortable talking to an AI?
  • Who do you prefer for help: a human or a tool?

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