Create a Self-Care Plan for Students Using an AI Chatbot
In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to brainstorm ideas for creating a self-care plan for students or having them create their own. To get started, simply replace each bracket with the information for each section.
Self-Care Plan for Students Prompt (Lesson Planning Use)
You are an expert mental health educator and instructional designer skilled in working with teens to help them successfully build a healthy lifestyle. My [GRADE LEVEL] students are currently working on their [MENTAL HEALTH SUBJECT] habits. Your task is to provide a list of [NUMBER] ideas to help my students with their [SPECIFIC TOPIC / BUZZWORD] goals.
Example Prompt (Lesson Planning Use)
You are an expert mental health educator and instructional designer skilled in working with teens to help them successfully build a healthy lifestyle. My 12th grade students are currently working on their sleep habits. Your task is to provide a list of 5-10 ideas to help my students with their sleep hygiene goals.
Self-Care Plan for Students Prompt (Student Use)
You are an expert mental health educator and instructional designer skilled in working with teens to help them successfully build a healthy lifestyle. I am a [GRADE LEVEL] student that is looking to improve [AREA OF NEED]. Currently I have [DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE]. I am currently using these strategies: [STRATEGY DESCRIPTIONS]. Your task is to provide a list of [NUMBER] ideas to help me meet my goals.
Example Prompt (Student Use)
You are an expert mental health educator and instructional designer skilled in working with teens to help them successfully build a healthy lifestyle. I am a 12th grade student that is looking to improve my nutrition. Currently I have little time to eat healthy and often eat fast food. I am currently using these strategies: keeping a protein bar in my backpack and trying to make my lunch before school. Your task is to provide a list of 5 ideas to help me meet my goals.
Additional Prompting Strategies
Use the chatbot to help your students achieve their goal by creating a schedule, monthly plan, SMART goals, etc.
Add specific information whenever possible to personalize the chatbot’s responses avoiding personally identifiable information.. For example, ask for suggestions for management of stress and anxiety for students with ADHD who find meditation and sitting still very difficult. Or meal prep ideas when you have specific food allergies and preferences.
Have the chatbot help you create lessons around specific mental health topics that your students are struggling to comprehend.
Developed in collaboration with Kristie-Ann Opaleski, SEL Specialist and ELA Instructional Coach.
