AI-Driven CBT Burnout Role-Playing Game
Budget: €750 – €1,500 EUR
1. Overview
Objective
Develop a digital game based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, aimed at adults experiencing occupational burnout. The game will help players recognize and change emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral response patterns related to work stress. The core of the experience will be an AI-powered chatbot coach, offering personalized guidance.
Core Features
Interactive CBT-
Based Exercises for burnout management.
Story-driven scenarios to simulate workplace challenges.
AI-Powered Chatbot Coach with player-selectable personalities.
Daily Check-ins & Progress Tracking to monitor stress levels.
Cloud-based AI Model to allow continuous updates and refinements.
Gamification Elements including rewards, achievements, and progress milestones.
Community Support Features such as discussion forums and peer groups.
2. User Experience & Flow
2.1. Onboarding Process
User Registration & Profile Setup
Email, password, and basic demographic questions.
Option to complete a burnout self-assessment (CBI or MBI scale).
AI chatbot guides the user through the onboarding process.
Choose Your AI Coach Personality
Empathetic Mentor – Warm and supportive.
Structured Coach – Goal-oriented and direct.
Motivational Partner – Encouraging with reinforcement.
Mindfulness Guide – Relaxed and reflective.
Adaptive AI – Dynamically shifts its approach based on user preferences and progress.
Tutorial & Initial Guided Session
Brief introduction to CBT principles.
Explanation of how the AI chatbot assists in managing burnout.
Sample interaction with AI coach to set expectations.
2.2. Core Gameplay Loop
Daily Check-in
Users log their stress levels and mood indicators.
AI coach provides an insightful summary and suggests tailored exercises.
Users can opt for a quick intervention or a deep-dive session.
Scenario-Based Challenges
Players engage in workplace stress simulations (e.g., difficult conversations, tight deadlines, imposter syndrome).
Choices impact their burnout progression and AI chatbot recommendations.
Each challenge is followed by a reflection phase where AI guides the user in analyzing their responses.
Guided CBT Interventions
Cognitive Restructuring: Reframing negative thoughts about work.
Behavioral Activation: Small actions to improve energy and engagement.
Relaxation & Mindfulness: Breathing exercises, journaling, and visualization.
Boundary-Setting Roleplay: AI guides users through asserting work-life balance.
Problem-Solving Training: AI suggests alternative coping mechanisms based on past user interactions.
AI Chatbot Conversations
Users can chat with the AI coach for advice, reflection, and motivation.
AI responses adapt dynamically based on player progress.
Chatbot incorporates memory recall to track long-term behavioral trends.
2.3. Progress & Adaptation
Personalized Reports showing mood trends and improvement areas.
Adaptive Difficulty: The AI adjusts challenge levels based on player progress.
Long-Term Tracking: Cloud-based memory allows for continuous learning and refinements.
Gamified Rewards: Users unlock badges, streaks, and achievement levels to encourage sustained engagement.
3. Technical Architecture
3.1. Tech Stack
Front-End (User Interface)
React.js / Next.js (for a web-based application).
Flutter / React Native (for a mobile version).
Gamification UI elements using animations and progress bars.
Back-End (Logic & AI Integration)
Node.js + Express (handling game logic and API endpoints).
Firebase / PostgreSQL (for user data storage and tracking).
WebSockets for real-time AI interaction.
AI Model (Chatbot & Personalization)
Custom fine-tuned LLM (hosted on AWS / Azure / Google Cloud AI).
Vector Database (Weaviate or Pinecone) for memory retention.
API Layer for chatbot conversations (GraphQL or REST).
Adaptive learning algorithms for continuous user engagement.
Cloud-Based Infrastructure
AWS Lambda / Google Cloud Functions for scalable serverless computing.
Cloud storage for AI updates and progress tracking.
Data encryption & privacy safeguards to ensure secure interactions.
Objective
Develop a digital game based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, aimed at adults experiencing occupational burnout. The game will help players recognize and change emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral response patterns related to work stress. The core of the experience will be an AI-powered chatbot coach, offering personalized guidance.
Core Features
Interactive CBT-
Based Exercises for burnout management.
Story-driven scenarios to simulate workplace challenges.
AI-Powered Chatbot Coach with player-selectable personalities.
Daily Check-ins & Progress Tracking to monitor stress levels.
Cloud-based AI Model to allow continuous updates and refinements.
Gamification Elements including rewards, achievements, and progress milestones.
Community Support Features such as discussion forums and peer groups.
2. User Experience & Flow
2.1. Onboarding Process
User Registration & Profile Setup
Email, password, and basic demographic questions.
Option to complete a burnout self-assessment (CBI or MBI scale).
AI chatbot guides the user through the onboarding process.
Choose Your AI Coach Personality
Empathetic Mentor – Warm and supportive.
Structured Coach – Goal-oriented and direct.
Motivational Partner – Encouraging with reinforcement.
Mindfulness Guide – Relaxed and reflective.
Adaptive AI – Dynamically shifts its approach based on user preferences and progress.
Tutorial & Initial Guided Session
Brief introduction to CBT principles.
Explanation of how the AI chatbot assists in managing burnout.
Sample interaction with AI coach to set expectations.
2.2. Core Gameplay Loop
Daily Check-in
Users log their stress levels and mood indicators.
AI coach provides an insightful summary and suggests tailored exercises.
Users can opt for a quick intervention or a deep-dive session.
Scenario-Based Challenges
Players engage in workplace stress simulations (e.g., difficult conversations, tight deadlines, imposter syndrome).
Choices impact their burnout progression and AI chatbot recommendations.
Each challenge is followed by a reflection phase where AI guides the user in analyzing their responses.
Guided CBT Interventions
Cognitive Restructuring: Reframing negative thoughts about work.
Behavioral Activation: Small actions to improve energy and engagement.
Relaxation & Mindfulness: Breathing exercises, journaling, and visualization.
Boundary-Setting Roleplay: AI guides users through asserting work-life balance.
Problem-Solving Training: AI suggests alternative coping mechanisms based on past user interactions.
AI Chatbot Conversations
Users can chat with the AI coach for advice, reflection, and motivation.
AI responses adapt dynamically based on player progress.
Chatbot incorporates memory recall to track long-term behavioral trends.
2.3. Progress & Adaptation
Personalized Reports showing mood trends and improvement areas.
Adaptive Difficulty: The AI adjusts challenge levels based on player progress.
Long-Term Tracking: Cloud-based memory allows for continuous learning and refinements.
Gamified Rewards: Users unlock badges, streaks, and achievement levels to encourage sustained engagement.
3. Technical Architecture
3.1. Tech Stack
Front-End (User Interface)
React.js / Next.js (for a web-based application).
Flutter / React Native (for a mobile version).
Gamification UI elements using animations and progress bars.
Back-End (Logic & AI Integration)
Node.js + Express (handling game logic and API endpoints).
Firebase / PostgreSQL (for user data storage and tracking).
WebSockets for real-time AI interaction.
AI Model (Chatbot & Personalization)
Custom fine-tuned LLM (hosted on AWS / Azure / Google Cloud AI).
Vector Database (Weaviate or Pinecone) for memory retention.
API Layer for chatbot conversations (GraphQL or REST).
Adaptive learning algorithms for continuous user engagement.
Cloud-Based Infrastructure
AWS Lambda / Google Cloud Functions for scalable serverless computing.
Cloud storage for AI updates and progress tracking.
Data encryption & privacy safeguards to ensure secure interactions.