DAP Note Example

Resilience After Job Loss

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

Generated DAP 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.

Data:
45-minute telehealth session. Client shared impact of job loss on self-worth, stating, "I feel like I’m failing," and expressed feelings of inadequacy and shame. Client reported frustration with job search uncertainty and pressure to find a new role quickly. Discussed grieving job loss while rebuilding confidence. Explored reframing experience by focusing on transferable skills and previous successes. Therapist suggested setting small, achievable job search goals. Client agreed to create a daily schedule including job search tasks and self-care.

Assessment:
Client is experiencing feelings of inadequacy and shame related to job loss, which aligns with their reported frustration and uncertainty about the job search. Client responded positively to reframing strategies and goal-setting suggestions, showing openness to rebuilding confidence but remains uncertain about maintaining momentum.

Plan:
Client will create a daily schedule incorporating job search tasks and self-care. Therapist will follow up in the next session to assess progress with job search goals and emotional recovery. Continuation of current treatment plan focusing on emotional support and practical strategies for job search.

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, and then Quill would generate a note similar to the one above.

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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