Counselor Professional Identity/ Conclusion/ (Part four)

 My Question is this: Is AI a good thing? Or are we dancing with the devil when we use it?

Counselor Professional Identity

The fourth lens examines what makes counseling a distinctly human profession. Sedlakova and Trachsel (2023) establish the philosophical foundation: AI lacks selfhood, moral agency, and relational reciprocity, meaning it cannot form a genuine therapeutic alliance or bear ethical accountability. Shoemaker et al. (2025) emphasize that clinical judgment, including the interpretation of ambiguity, risk, culture, and development, is a core counselor competency that must be preserved during AI integration. Crofford et al. (2026) document counseling professionals’ concerns about protecting the therapeutic relationship, maintaining human clinical judgment, and ensuring that counselors retain full ethical and legal accountability. Together, these sources establish that AI may support counseling tasks, but it cannot replace the human relationship, clinical wisdom, or professional responsibility that define the counseling profession.

Conclusion

As we consider AI in counseling through these four lenses: clinical effectiveness, ethical risk, cultural responsiveness, and professional identity, it offers accessibility and support, but its clinical scope is limited, it raises privacy and safety concerns, and it defaults to Western cultural assumptions that must not be overlooked. Because it cannot form a genuine therapeutic relationship, AI may support counseling but cannot replace the human counselor.

References

Crofford, H., Bor, E., & Kemer, G. (2026). Counseling professionals’ perspectives on AI integration in education and supervision: A concept mapping study. Counselor Education and Supervision, 65(1), 22–32. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70016

Feng, X., Tian, L., Ho, G. W. K., Yorke, J., & Hui, V. (2025). The effectiveness of AI chatbots in alleviating mental distress and promoting health behaviors among adolescents and young adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, Article e79850. https://doi.org/10.2196/79850

Henrich, J., Heine, S. J., & Norenzayan, A. (2010). The weirdest people in the world? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33(2–3), 61–83. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X0999152X

Nyakhar, S., & Wang, H. (2025). Effectiveness of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health & well-being in college students: A rapid systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, Article 1621768. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1621768

Rahsepar Meadi, M., Sillekens, T., Metselaar, S., van Balkom, A., Bernstein, J., & Batelaan, N. (2025). Exploring the ethical challenges of conversational AI in mental health care: Scoping review. JMIR Mental Health, 12, Article e60432. https://doi.org/10.2196/60432

Sedlakova, J., & Trachsel, M. (2023). Conversational artificial intelligence in psychotherapy: A new therapeutic tool or agent? The American Journal of Bioethics, 23(5), 4–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2022.2048739

Shoemaker, S., Freeburg, N., & Duquette, K. (2025). Artificial intelligence in counselor education: Innovative strategies for teaching, supervision, and clinical training. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(3), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.70013/d7634w16

Revelation 20:1-2

20 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

Revelation 20:1–2 describes an angel descending from heaven with the key to the Abyss and a great chain, seizing the dragon—identified as the ancient serpent, the devil or Satan—and binding him for a thousand years. BibleGateway.com+1

Passage (New International Version)

Revelation 20:1
“And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain.” BibleGateway.com

Revelation 20:2
“He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.” BibleGateway.com

Summary

These verses introduce the “Thousand Years” (Millennium) by depicting Satan’s restraint in the Abyss, preventing him from deceiving the nations during this period. Bible Hub

Hello, Friends. So what do you think? Is AI a good thing? A not so good thing? Or an evil thing?  I for one intend to use it as little as possible in any circumstance. But we all have a right to decide. Tomorrow, I am going to start a new study on AI to discover what the Bible may have to say about these things that we are now finding the way into our lives. Thanks for coming by today and...

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4 Warnings About AL/Culture Respnsiveness/Part Three

 

Cultural Responsiveness

Cultural responsiveness is probably the most difficult lens for AI to manage. Regarding family and community norms, AI often defaults to Western assumptions and fails to recognize family values and extended-family systems. Understanding a client’s distress often requires interpreting it within family, social, and cultural structures. Another concern within this lens is a client’s spiritual life. AI may simply label religious and spiritual coping as a problem instead of recognizing it as a strength for the individual.

To best understand AI assumptions, consider the WEIRD model. The term was first introduced by Henrich et al. (2010) to describe how psychological research disproportionately relied on Western populations and cultures. Today, it still fits how AI makes assumptions about cultural and faith-based backgrounds. These assumptions are based on Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) populations. As long as AI continues to follow these norms, counselors have to consider this when using AI in their work.

Troy Backhuus, Crown College

Updated Oct 22, 2026

Revelation 19:19-21

19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.

20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.

Revelation 19:19-21 depicts the ultimate triumph of Christ over the forces of evil, symbolizing the final judgment and the establishment of God’s kingdom.

Overview of the Passage

In these verses, John describes a climactic battle where the beast and the kings of the earth gather their armies to fight against Jesus Christ, the rider on the white horse, and His heavenly army (Revelation 19:19). The beast and the false prophet are captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire, representing the final and irreversible judgment of the primary agents of deception and rebellion against God (Revelation 19:20) godsbless.ing. The remaining soldiers are slain by the sword that comes from the mouth of Christ, symbolizing the power and authority of His spoken Word (Revelation 19:21) BibleRef.com+1.

Symbolism and Theological Significance

• The Rider on the White Horse: Represents Jesus Christ, victorious and pure, leading the forces of heaven against evil godsbless.ing.
• The Sword from His Mouth: Symbolizes the Word of God, which is both creative and destructive, capable of judging and defeating all opposition without conventional weapons Bible Hub+1.
• The Beast and False Prophet: Embody deception, rebellion, and the instigators of evil; their capture and destruction signify the decisive end of spiritual and worldly opposition to God godsbless.ing.
• The Birds Feasting on the Slain: Illustrates the completeness of God’s judgment and the humiliation of those who oppose Him, fulfilling Old Testament imagery of carrion birds consuming the defeated (Ezekiel 39:17-20) Bible Hub+1.

Spiritual and Eschatological Implications

This passage emphasizes the absolute authority of Christ and the certainty of divine justice. It reassures believers that no matter how powerful evil may appear, it will ultimately be defeated. The imagery of the sword and the birds underscores the finality and totality of God’s judgment, contrasting the victory of the Lamb with the defeat of the wicked. It also serves as a call to faithfulness, obedience, and trust in God’s plan, highlighting that the ultimate triumph of righteousness is assured (Revelation 20:10) godsbless.ing+1.

Conclusion

Revelation 19:19-21 portrays the final confrontation between good and evil, culminating in the capture of the beast and false prophet, the destruction of their armies, and the complete victory of Christ. The passage is a vivid reminder of God’s sovereignty, the power of His Word, and the certainty of justice, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in faith and righteousness.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Praise God that His Word is powerful! Amen! Have a blessed day!

4 Warnings About AI/Ethical Risk/Part Two

 

Ethical Risk

If AI is to be used in counseling, it requires strong human oversight. Because clients’ personal data is private and sensitive, that information needs to be protected. Counselors should have training in proper storage practices. Paid versions are more likely than free versions to have better storage protection and protocols.

Another area of risk is safety. For example, some counselors are recording sessions and having AI complete the progress note. One safety concern here is that AI has been known to “hallucinate,” a risk the counselor may not be aware of unless they always review the notes. An AI hallucination is a statement that sounds confident but is false, fabricated, unsupported, or misleading.

Client safety is paramount. When working with a suicidal client, AI may have the knowledge of what to say in that situation but would have difficulty understanding human inflection and tone of voice. It may simply encourage the client to go for a walk or read a book to take their mind off of it because it does not fully understand the gravity of the situation. That same AI can also help someone plan a suicide attempt.

Accountability is key regarding ethical risk when using AI. Clients need to be informed and give their consent to the use of AI in counseling. Counselors remain responsible for anything AI says or writes.

Troy Backhuus, Crown College

Updated Oct 22, 2026

Revelation 19:17-18

17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;

18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.

Revelation 19:17–18 describes an angel calling the birds of the sky to gather for “the great supper of God,” symbolizing God’s judgment as they consume the flesh of kings, captains, mighty men, and all who oppose Him.

Passage (Multiple Translations)

New International Version (NIV)

“17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, ‘Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, great and small.’”
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King James Version (KJV)

“17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.”
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Meaning and Context

• The scene occurs during the final judgment in Revelation 19.
• The “great supper of God” is symbolic imagery representing the total defeat of evil forces.
• Birds feasting on the flesh of the wicked emphasizes the completeness and irreversibility of God’s judgment.
• This passage contrasts with the “marriage supper of the Lamb” earlier in the chapter, highlighting the destinies of the righteous versus the wicked.
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The passage ultimately portrays God’s decisive victory over all opposition and the final establishment of divine justice.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Peace be with you and have a blessed day!