AI in Everyday Therapy: What Clinicians Should Know (Without Becoming Tech Experts)

Date: 7 JULY 2026

Time:  18h00–19h00 (SAST)

CPD: accredited with SAMA : 1 ETHICS CPD point

Price: R80 excl VAT

TITLE : AI in Everyday Therapy: What Clinicians Should Know (Without Becoming Tech Experts)


About the talk:
This session cuts through the noise around AI to focus on what truly matters for therapists in real-world practice. Rather than hype or fear, it offers a grounded, practical understanding of how AI can support — not replace — clinical work.

We explore the ethical use of AI in therapeutic settings, with a strong emphasis on maintaining neuro-affirming practice and clinical judgement.

Designed to be accessible and jargon-free, this webinar explains AI in simple, relevant terms so you can engage with it confidently, regardless of your technical background. It also addresses common misconceptions and concerns, helping you navigate this rapidly evolving space with clarity and integrity.

By the end of the session, you’ll feel more informed, less overwhelmed, and better equipped to make thoughtful decisions about integrating AI into your practice in a way that enhances — rather than compromises — the quality of care you provide.

PRESENTERS: Maha Dridi (Occupational Therapist) and Fedi Soltani (Data and Business Intelligence Engineer)  

Together they present from both a clinical and a technological perspective, combining human-centered occupational therapy practice with data systems, AI, and technology, in a way that is accessible, practical, and highly relevant to today’s professionals.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:  

 Fedi Soltani is a Data & Business Intelligence Engineer focused on building intelligent data ecosystems that bridge technology with real-world impact. His expertise lies in architecting scalable data platforms, automating complex processes, and embedding AI into data workflows to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation.With a background spanning multiple industries and international environments, he brings a systems-level perspective to how data can transform operational and decision-making processes. He is particularly focused on the application of data and AI within healthcare and therapy contexts, where well-designed systems can enhance clinical workflows, support better decision-making, and improve both practitioner effectiveness and client outcomes.

Fedi’s approach combines technical depth with practical application, translating complex data concepts into solutions that are accessible, efficient, and aligned with human-centered care. Working at the intersection of technology and therapy, he aims to enable more adaptive, data-informed, and scalable care systems that support professionals without losing the personal essence of their work.

Maha Dridi  is a licensed Occupational Therapist (BSc OT, OTR/L), Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician (ABAT), and Certified Cognitive Remediation Therapy(CRT) with over 10 years of experience working across the lifespan from early childhood to adulthood. She is a Senior OT Consultant, Neuro & Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialist, and founder of a therapy clinic focused on inclusive, evidence-based care. Maha brings extensive international experience, having worked across a variety of healthcare, educational, and community settings in both local and global contexts. Her approach blends neurodevelopmental and cognitive rehabilitation frameworks with a strengths-based, person-centred philosophy. She is also a published therapy content creator whose educational guides and visuals are used and shared by professionals and families worldwide. Her and her husband Fedi Soltani present from both a clinical and a technological perspective, combining human-centered occupational therapy practice with data systems, AI, and technology, in a way that is accessible, practical, and highly relevant to today’s professionals.