Overwhelmed by Workload

Behavior:
Client reported feeling overwhelmed with her workload and experiencing anxiety about meeting deadlines. Client mentioned having trouble sleeping and frequently waking up at night due to worrying about tasks. She stated, "I feel like I’m constantly on edge and can’t relax."

Intervention:
A 45-minute session was conducted at the clinic. The therapist discussed the importance of self-care and worked with the client to establish a goal to create a bedtime routine aimed at improving sleep quality. Basic mindfulness exercises were introduced during the session.

Response:
Client seemed motivated and interested in trying out the new techniques. She expressed a willingness to incorporate the discussed self-care strategies and mindfulness exercises into her daily routine.

Plan:
Client's homework is to practice a five-minute mindfulness exercise each day. The next session is scheduled for the same time next week at the clinic, where the client's progress with the mindfulness exercises will be reviewed.

Client had a 45-minute session at the clinic today. She talked about feeling overwhelmed with her workload and said she is often anxious about meeting deadlines. Ummm, client mentioned that she has trouble sleeping and frequently wakes up at night worrying about tasks she needs to complete. She said, "I feel like I’m constantly on edge and can’t relax." We discussed the importance of self-care and established a goal for her to create a bedtime routine to help improve her sleep. We also introduced some basic mindfulness exercises. Client’s homework is to practice a five-minute mindfulness exercise each day. She seemed motivated and interested in trying out the new techniques. Our next session is scheduled for next week.