Therapist Template

BIRP (Couple)

A professional Therapist template for healthcare professionals.

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The BIRP (Couple) template is a structured format used by therapists to document couple therapy sessions. This template helps clinicians capture key aspects of the session, including the couple's behavior, therapeutic interventions, responses, and future plans. It is particularly useful for therapists focusing on relationship dynamics and communication issues. When used with Heidi, this template ensures comprehensive and organized documentation, facilitating effective treatment planning and progress tracking. Ideal for therapists seeking to enhance their couple therapy documentation, this template supports improved client outcomes through detailed session notes.

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Client Information: - Client Names: John Doe and Jane Smith - Provider Name: Dr. Emily Carter - Date of Service: 1 November 2024 - Session Duration: 60 minutes Behavior: John expressed frustration about feeling unheard in the relationship, while Jane responded defensively and avoided eye contact. Jane mentioned feeling overwhelmed by John's expectations, leading to tension during the session. Intervention: The therapist facilitated a discussion on active listening and modeled how to validate each other’s perspectives. Communication exercises were introduced to help the couple express their feelings more constructively. Response: John expressed appreciation for Jane’s efforts to listen during the exercise, and both partners agreed to practice the technique at home. Jane acknowledged the importance of addressing John's concerns and showed willingness to improve communication. Plan: The next session will focus on identifying shared goals and strengthening trust. Partners will practice active listening exercises and journal their reflections before the session. A follow-up session is scheduled for 8 November 2024.

Client Information: - Client Names: [Insert client names here] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) - Provider Name: [Insert provider name here] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) - Date of Service: [Insert date of service here] - Session Duration: [Insert session duration here] Behavior: [Document the presenting concerns and behavior of the couple during the session, including observed dynamics and statements made by each partner. For example: "Partner A expressed frustration about feeling unheard, while Partner B responded defensively and avoided eye contact."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Intervention: [Detail the therapeutic interventions used during the session, such as communication exercises, psychoeducation, or conflict-resolution techniques. For example: "The therapist facilitated a discussion on active listening and modeled how to validate each other’s perspectives."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Response: [Summarize the couple’s response to the interventions, including their engagement, insights gained, or observed shifts in behavior. For example: "Partner A expressed appreciation for Partner B’s efforts to listen during the exercise, and both partners agreed to practice the technique at home."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Plan: [Outline next steps, including planned topics for future sessions, homework assignments, or follow-up scheduling. For example: "The next session will focus on identifying shared goals and strengthening trust. Partners will practice active listening exercises and journal their reflections before the session."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.)

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