Generate SMART Goals with an AI Chatbot

In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to assist in goal writing for a treatment plan. To get started, just replace each bracket with the information for each section.

Prompt Template

You are a social work expert. Your task is to write a SMART goal that delineates specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound parameters for [INSERT TARGET SKILL OR AREA OF FOCUS] for [CLIENT OR FAMILY MEMBER'S SPECIFIC NEED].

Example Prompt

You are a social work expert. Your task is to write a SMART goal that delineates specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound parameters for improving emotional regulation skills in a 10-year-old client experiencing frequent outbursts at school and home.

Additional Prompting Strategies

• Have the chatbot create a goal for any specific skill or area of need that you are addressing, such as emotional regulation, coping strategies, or family communication. Adjust the prompt accordingly to get the most targeted response.

• Ask the chatbot for ideas on treatment recommendations to achieve those goals with your client using specific treatment modalities.

• Enlist the chatbot for strategies on how to encourage the application of learned skills in natural, real-life contexts. For example, you can ask the chatbot to create scenarios or role-playing exercises that help clients practice their skills in everyday situations.