BIRP Note Example

Self-Harm Behaviors

Client is addressing self-harm behaviors and learning distress tolerance.

Generated BIRP Note:

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Behavior:
Client discussed self-harm behaviors and feelings of hopelessness. Client stated, "I don’t know how else to cope with my emotions."

Intervention:
The therapist used DBT to focus on distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills during the 50-minute session.

Response:
Client seemed open to trying new techniques and expressed hope for improvement.

Plan:
Client's homework is to create a crisis plan and identify alternative coping strategies. The therapist will check in on the client's progress in the next session 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.

During today’s 50-minute session, client discussed her self-harm behaviors and feelings of hopelessness. She said, "I don’t know how else to cope with my emotions." We used DBT to focus on distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills. Client’s homework is to create a crisis plan and identify alternative coping strategies. She seemed open to trying these new techniques and hopeful for improvement. We’ll check in on her progress in our next session in two weeks.

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