PIRP Note Example: Managing Panic Attacks

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.

Problem:
Client expressed challenges with panic attacks impacting work and personal life. Client described symptoms, including a sense of impending doom and difficulty breathing. Client stated, "It feels like I’m going to die every time it happens."

Intervention:
Conducted a 30-minute virtual session. Discussed potential triggers for client's panic attacks. Introduced techniques such as deep breathing and grounding exercises.

Response:
Client appeared receptive to managing panic attacks with discussed techniques. Expressed eagerness to implement strategies.

Plan:
Assigned homework to practice deep breathing exercises twice a day. 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.

Client had a 30-minute virtual session today. She talked about her recent panic attacks and how they have been affecting her work and personal life. Ummm, she described feeling a sense of impending doom and difficulty breathing during these episodes. She said, "It feels like I’m going to die every time it happens." We explored possible triggers and discussed techniques for managing panic attacks, such as deep breathing and grounding exercises. Client’s homework is to practice deep breathing exercises twice a day. She seemed receptive to the information and eager to implement the strategies. We scheduled our next session for two weeks from today.

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