Therapy Cheat Sheets

PIRP Note Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet gives a super quick overview of PIRP notes.

Cheat Sheet

A quick reference cheat sheet for the PIRP note format.

Problem

  • Client’s main concern or presenting issue
  • Any specific goals or challenges mentioned
  • Immediate focus of the session

Intervention

  • Techniques, strategies, or approaches used by the therapist
  • Therapeutic exercises or coping methods introduced
  • Guidance or questions aimed at addressing the problem

Response

  • Client’s reaction to interventions
  • Shifts in perspective, mood, or insight
  • Progress made in response to therapeutic approaches

Plan

  • Next steps or follow-up goals
  • Homework assignments or focus areas for the client
  • Specific strategies for addressing the client’s main problem in future sessions

PIRP Note Examples and Template

Take a look at these examples to see how Quill can generate some well-organized PIRP notes. The therapist only needs to provide a brief summary of their client session. You can also see our template, if you'd prefer to write PIRP notes by hand (the old fashioned way).

Other Note Cheat Sheets

Here are the cheat sheets for the other therapy note formats.