DAP Note Example

Fear of Failure in Career

Client is dealing with a fear of failure that is preventing them from pursuing career advancement opportunities.

Generated DAP Note:

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Data:
The session lasted 50 minutes. Client discussed an intense fear of failure, which is preventing them from pursuing career opportunities. Client stated, "I’m afraid of trying something new and failing," and described feeling paralyzed when facing professional decisions. They reported that this fear has led to procrastination and missed opportunities, leaving them feeling stuck in their current position. Therapist explored the connection between fear of failure and perfectionism, as well as strategies to reframe failure as a natural part of growth.

Assessment:
Client is making progress in identifying barriers to their professional growth. They appeared receptive to interventions focused on reframing failure and setting achievable goals, which aligns with their treatment goals of reducing avoidance behaviors and building confidence.

Plan:
Client will identify one low-risk career goal to work toward this week and report back in the next session. Therapist and client may continue exploring strategies to address perfectionism and fear of failure in future sessions. Next session is scheduled to continue building on these interventions.

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 50-minute session, the client discussed their intense fear of failure, which is holding them back from pursuing career opportunities. They said, "I’m afraid of trying something new and failing," explaining how they often feel paralyzed when faced with taking the next step in their professional life. The client described how this fear has led to procrastination and missed opportunities, causing them to feel stuck in their current position. We explored how fear of failure often stems from perfectionism and how it can be reframed as a natural part of growth.

I suggested that they start by setting small, achievable goals to build their confidence and gradually push past their comfort zone. We also discussed the importance of reframing setbacks as learning experiences rather than evidence of failure. Client seemed receptive to this idea and agreed to take on one small challenge at work. Their homework is to identify one low-risk career goal to work toward this week and report back next session.

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