BIRP Note Example

Dating and Work Confidence

Client is navigating dating later in life while also struggling with confidence in work meetings.

Generated BIRP Note:

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Behavior:
Client presented with feelings of insecurity regarding dating and work. They expressed concern about their age in the context of dating, stating 'I feel like I’m too old to be getting back into dating, and it’s embarrassing.' Client also reported nervousness in work meetings, fearing they might say something wrong.

Intervention:
The 45-minute in-office session focused on addressing client's insecurities. The therapist normalized the client's experience with dating at any age and discussed shifting focus to personal relationship goals. For work-related anxiety, the therapist suggested preparing key points before meetings to bolster confidence.

Response:
Client engaged in the discussion about their insecurities and appeared receptive to the interventions. They showed some relief after reframing thoughts on dating and considering strategies for work meetings.

Plan:
Client was assigned homework to practice speaking up in a work meeting and to journal their dating experiences. The therapist and client agreed to review progress in these areas during the next session, scheduled for the following week.

Client Session Summary:

Here's the summary of this client session. Remember, Quill does not record the client session. A therapist would provide a summary (like the one below) after the session is over.

Today’s session was 45 minutes, in-office. Client came in looking a bit unsure and said they’ve been feeling really insecure lately, both in dating and at work. They said quote 'I feel like I’m too old to be getting back into dating, and it’s embarrassing' unquote. They’ve recently started dating again after a long break, and it’s been bringing up a lot of self-doubt. At the same time, they mentioned they’ve been feeling really nervous in work meetings, like they’re not speaking up enough because they’re worried they’ll say something wrong.

We spent some time unpacking these feelings of insecurity. I reminded them that age is just a number, and there’s no 'right' time to start dating again. We talked about focusing on what they’re looking for in a relationship, rather than worrying about what others might think. As for work, I suggested they start preparing a few key points before meetings to help boost their confidence. Their homework is to practice speaking up in a meeting this week, even if it’s just one comment, and to keep a journal about their dating experiences, focusing on how they feel after each date. They seemed a little more at ease by the end. We’ll check back in next week to see how they’re feeling.

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