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How to Add an AI Companion to an AI Hybrid Session

Expected Outcomes:

After completing this article, you should be able to enable a client to select an AI Therapist Assistant and manage the AI within a live session.

Purpose/Short Description:

This article guides counselors on how to add an AI Companion to a live session, detailing the steps for both clients and providers.

Tags:

CTA, AI Hybrid, Counseling, Clinician, Provider, AI Companion, AI Therapist Assistant

Audience:

Counseling Team

1. Enabling AI Assistant Selection

Follow these steps to allow a new client to select an AI Companion:

  1. Join the Appointment:

    • Join the virtual appointment as the provider.

  2. Enable Assistant Selection:

    • Find the "+AI Therapist Assistant" button at the bottom of the screen.

    • Click the arrow next to the button.

    • From the menu, select "Enable Assistant Selection."

2. Adding a Returning Client's AI Companion

If a client has previously chosen an AI Companion, you can quickly add them to the room:

  1. Add AI to the Room:

    • Click the "+AI Therapist Assistant" button at the bottom of the screen.

    • The system will automatically add their last-used AI Companion to the session.

3. Client Experience: Selecting an AI Companion

Once you have enabled AI Assistant selection, instruct the client to:

  1. Select the AI:

    • Click the participant icon in the top-right corner of their screen.

    • Choose "Select AI Therapy Assistant" from the options.

  2. Choose an Assistant:

    • They can now choose from the list of available AI Therapist Assistants.

    • Clicking an AI's profile will show more details about its personality.

  3. Connect with the AI:

    • After they make a selection, they will connect with the chosen AI Companion.

4. Managing the AI Companion (for Providers)

You have full control over the AI Companion during the session:

  1. View the AI:

    • The AI Companion will now appear as a participant in your view of the meeting.

  2. Mute or Remove the AI:

    • You can mute or remove the AI Companion from the room by clicking the "+AI Therapist Assistant" button at the bottom of the screen.