BIRP Note Example

Managing Chronic Illness

Client is managing the emotional toll of chronic illness using ACT.

Generated BIRP Note:

Quill generated this note with AI from the summary that was provided. The therapist can then copy-and-paste the note into their current EHR platform.

Behavior:
Client attended the session and discussed the emotional toll of managing a chronic illness and feelings of isolation. Client stated, "I’m always in pain."

Intervention:
The therapist conducted a 55-minute session at the clinic. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) was utilized to focus on values-based living.

Response:
Client was engaged during the session and inquired about the techniques used.

Plan:
Client's homework is to identify activities that bring her joy and integrate them into her routine. The next session is scheduled for two weeks from today.

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.

Client attended a 55-minute session at the clinic today. She talked about the emotional toll of managing a chronic illness and feeling isolated. She said, "I’m always in pain." We explored her feelings using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), focusing on values-based living. Client’s homework is to identify activities that bring her joy and integrate them into her routine. She was engaged and asked questions about the techniques. Our next session is in two weeks.

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