BIRP Note Example

Resilience After Job Loss

Client is working through the emotional impact of losing their job and rebuilding their confidence.

Generated BIRP Note:

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Behavior:
Client shared feelings of inadequacy and shame after being laid off, stating, "I feel like I’m failing." Client expressed frustration with the uncertainty of their job search and the pressure to find a new role quickly. They discussed how losing their job has affected their sense of self-worth.

Intervention:
45-minute telehealth session. Therapist explored how job loss can trigger a sense of personal failure and reframed it as unrelated to the client’s abilities or future potential. Therapist suggested focusing on transferable skills, previous successes, and setting small, achievable goals in the job search, such as applying to a certain number of jobs weekly.

Response:
Client appeared reassured by the suggested approach but expressed continued uncertainty about how to move forward. They agreed to create a daily schedule incorporating job search tasks and self-care.

Plan:
Client will create a daily schedule with job search tasks and self-care. Therapist and client will review progress on job search and emotional recovery in the next session. Continuation of the treatment plan with a focus on rebuilding confidence and managing uncertainty.

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.

In today’s 45-minute telehealth session, the client shared how losing their job has affected their sense of self-worth. They said, "I feel like I’m failing," expressing feelings of inadequacy and shame after being laid off. We discussed how job loss can trigger a sense of personal failure, but it doesn’t define their abilities or future potential. Client expressed frustration with the uncertainty of their job search and the pressure to find a new role quickly. We talked about how important it is to give themselves time to grieve the loss while also making space for rebuilding their confidence.

We explored ways to reframe the experience, focusing on transferable skills and previous successes. I suggested they set small, achievable goals in their job search, such as applying to a certain number of jobs each week. The client seemed reassured by this approach but still uncertain about how to keep moving forward. They agreed to create a daily schedule that includes job search tasks, as well as time for self-care. We’ll check back next session to see how they’re managing their job search and emotional recovery.

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