1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Delivering Parenting Skills with Artificial Intelligence is presented by Eduardo Bunge, PhD.

This program explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in delivering parenting skills. Participants gain insights into why parenting skills are critical for child development and how AI can enhance these skills. 

The program covers the fundamentals of AI technology, focusing on its application in parenting interventions. Participants learn about the achievements of our AI-powered conversational agent (CA) and how it can be integrated into practice to improve parenting outcomes. 

Participants benefit from a deeper understanding of innovative AI tools and their practical applications, enabling them to enhance their professional practice and better support families.

This program is intended for psychologists, counselors, and social workers, as well as parents and educators. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the Importance of Parenting Skills
  • 2 Describe the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Parenting Support
  • 3 Describe the Effectiveness of AI-Powered Conversational Agents
  • 4 Demonstrate AI into Practice

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for psychologists, counselors, social workers, parents, and educators interested in integrating innovative AI tools into parenting support. It is particularly relevant for those working in child and adolescent mental health, family counseling, or related specialties, and for professionals who support parents and caregivers in developing effective parenting skills.

    Examples of Relevant Professionals:

    • Mental Health Professionals
    • Child and Adolescent Therapists
    • Family Counselors
    • School Counselors
    • Social Workers
    • Parenting Coaches
    • Educators
    • Parent Support Specialists

  • Experience Level

    This training is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at various stages of experience with artificial intelligence and parenting interventions.

    • Beginner: Participants new to AI or parenting interventions who seek foundational knowledge about the role of AI in supporting parenting skills and child development.

    • Intermediate: Participants with some experience in parenting programs or digital tools who wish to deepen their understanding of AI applications and learn strategies for integrating AI-powered conversational agents into their practice.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals practice in client-facing clinical, community, and educational environments where parenting interventions are delivered and supported. These settings enable assessment, coaching, and ongoing care, with integration of AI-enabled tools and conversational agents to enhance parent engagement and outcomes.

    Examples of Practice Settings:

    • Outpatient behavioral health clinics
    • Community mental health centers
    • Private therapy practices
    • School-based counseling programs
    • Family counseling agencies
    • Educational parent training programs
Presented By

Eduardo Bunge, PhD

Dr. Eduardo Bunge is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University (PAU). Dr. Bunge directs the Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology (CAPT) Research Lab, and is Associate Director for the International Institute of Internet Interventions for Health at Palo Alto University.  His works focus on integrating technology and mental health, and his most recent contributions were in Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbots for depression, anxiety, and parenting in English and Spanish. He is also the Director of the Master of Science in Psychology at PAU. He was born and educated in Argentina, earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Buenos Aires, and received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Palermo (Argentina). Dr. Bunge has more than 80 publications, including five clinical books and more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and chapters.



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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Introduction
    - Overview of the seminar and objectives
    - Importance of parenting skills for child development

  • AI in Parenting Support
    - Explanation of AI and its principles
    - How AI technology can be applied to parenting interventions

  • Achievements with Our Conversational Agent
    - Presentation of case studies demonstrating successful AI-driven interventions
    - Discussion of outcomes and benefits for parents and children

  • Integrating AI into Practice
    - Strategies for incorporating AI tools into existing parenting programs
    - Best practices for using AI to complement traditional methods

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).

Sponsorship Approval Statements

Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7190. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Palo Alto University, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Palo Alto University maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits. Continuing and Professional Studies, Palo Alto University, is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0103. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073.