Session Note
Reason for Consultation
Patient presented today for a follow-up session to address ongoing symptoms of anxiety and difficulties managing stress related to work and personal relationships.
Major Topics Addressed
- Discussed the patient's recent experiences with increased anxiety symptoms, including racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and physical manifestations such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.
- Explored the patient's cognitive patterns related to perfectionism and self-criticism, identifying how these thoughts contribute to their anxiety and stress levels.
- Examined the patient's behaviours, specifically their tendency to avoid social situations and procrastinate on work tasks, and how these behaviours impact their overall well-being.
- Acknowledged and explored the patient's feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and sadness related to their current challenges.
- Addressed the patient's concerns about their ability to cope with the demands of their job and maintain healthy relationships, and the impact these concerns have on their daily functioning.
- Discussed and proposed strategies for managing anxiety, including mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, and setting realistic goals for work and personal life.
Session Note
Reason for Consultation
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Major Topics Addressed
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- [detail the processes that were reflected upon, including the patient's self-reported thoughts, cognitive patterns, or internal dialogues relevant to their current state] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- [document the patient's identified behaviours, actions, or responses to situations, and any discussions about their patterns or implications] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- [describe the patient's expressed emotions, feelings, or affective states that were acknowledged and explored during the session] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- [summarize any major concerns that the patient expressed or that were identified as significant during the session, including their impact on the patient's well-being or daily functioning] (Only include if explicitly explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- [outline any potential actions, strategies, or coping mechanisms that were discussed or proposed during the therapy session for the patient to consider or implement] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
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