Talking to the Avatar

Once your session starts, you’re face-to-face with the AI Client. Here is how to navigate the conversation effectively.

Unmute Yourself

Before anything else, make sure your mic is unmuted. The client can’t hear you until you do.

Building Rapport

The better you connect, the more the client opens up. To get the best results:

• Ask real questions rather than following a script.
• Show empathy in your voice and word choice.
• Respond naturally, just like you would in a real session.

The client reacts based on how you engage. If you seem distracted or uninterested, they'll pick up on that.

Non-Verbal Cues Matter

If your camera is on, SimCare tracks your non-verbal behavior just as a real client would perceive it:

• Eye contact (Are you looking at the patient?)
• Facial engagement (Are you nodding or reacting?)
• Distractions (Are you looking away or multitasking?)

All of this shapes how the client responds to you.

Tone & Voice

Your tone matters immensely.

• Sounding bored or flat may cause the client to shut down.
• Warmth and energy encourage more depth and cooperation.

Watch the Relationship Evolve

Sessions aren’t static. As you build trust, the client may:

• Open up more about sensitive topics
• Reveal new insights
• Change how they respond to your questions

Keep an eye on how the relationship develops — it’s part of the learning!