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Short, practical tutorials led by a psychologist, showing real workflows with free AI tools

AI tools are showing up everywhere, and many psychologists are curious about how they might fit into their own practice. These five short tutorials make that step a little easier.

In each video, a psychologist with hands-on AI experience walks through workflows they actually use day to day, using free, widely available tools. You’ll see each one on screen, step by step. The focus is on practical, low-risk ways AI can support the everyday work of running a practice, such as crafting a bio that stands out, creating patient handouts, and conducting literature reviews to stay current on new research.

AI is evolving quickly, and these tutorials are a starting point for exploring with confidence, while keeping the ethical and clinical considerations of psychology practice front and center. Watch them in order or jump to the topic that interests you most.

How to write better AI prompts for clinical practice, with Dr. David Cooper

Learn how to write effective AI prompts for your psychology practice. Dr. David Cooper, chair of APA’s Mental Health Tech Advisory Committee, explains how to move from a vague prompt to one that produces clinically useful results.

How to create psychoeducational handouts with AI, with Dr. Amber Childs

Use AI to create psychoeducational materials for non-clinical audiences. Clinical psychologist Dr. Amber Childs, associate professor of psychiatry in the Yale School of Medicine, shows how to turn your expertise into a plain-language, one-page handout for caregivers and the public.

How to write a professional bio with AI, with Dr. Charmain Jackman

Learn how to use AI to help you write or tailor your professional bio in minutes. Dr. Charmain Jackman, founder of the AI Ready Therapist and a founding member of APA’s Mental Health Tech Advisory Committee, shares a four-part prompt for creating a bio tailored to your audience.

How to verify AI outputs, with Dr. Alex Vaz

Learn how to verify the accuracy of AI outputs with a simple three-step workflow: check, verify, and revise. Dr. Alex Vaz, chief academic officer of the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy program, shows how to spot AI errors, including fabricated studies and sources, before they reach your clients or your website.

How to use AI for literature reviews, with Dr. Kay Nikiforova

Learn how to use AI for literature reviews. Clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Kay Nikiforova, a member of APA’s Mental Health Technology Advisory Committee, demonstrates how to use the AI research tool Elicit to run a first pass at the literature, then verify what you find in the original papers.

Date created: November 2026