IFS (Internal Family Systems) Clinical Notes

Follow ups and updates from previous session's parts work [Name and summarize any previous session's parts mentioned, and how client attended to those parts outside of the counselling session.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Presenting Concern / Focus of Session today [A brief summary of what the client brought into the session.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Parts Present [Identify which parts, protective mechanisms, emotions or physical sensations were present, activated, or worked with. Describe their roles and characteristics. If possible, also identify one or two of the most mentioned or important parts and name them as target part or parts.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Self-Energy [Describe the presence or absence of Self-energy including curiosity, calmness, compassion, clarity, confidence, courage, creativity, connectedness.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Self-to-part relationship progress [Include blending or lack of awareness, differentiation or unblending, Self-to-part relationship developments and qualities, levels of reactivity before and after parts work, healing or unburdening or witnessing or releases.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Interventions or Techniques Used [Outline the IFS methods used including unblending, dialoguing, witnessing, retrieval, and unburdening, if mentioned.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Client Insight, Shifts, and/or Subjective Information [Identify what insight, emotional shift, or new relationship to part or parts emerged.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Plan and Next Steps [Summarize a treatment plan and itemize next steps for upcoming sessions.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Clinical Impressions and Additional Notes [Note any medication changes, medical history, assessments used, therapist observations, or risks if mentioned.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Find [Name visual images, memories, emotions, thoughts, needs, values, body locations and physical sensations presented by client during session.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Flesh Out [Name physical sensations and their location in the body when presented by client during session.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Focus [Summarize images, emotions, or body sensations that arise as client focuses on physical sensations or emotions.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Feel Toward [Mention client’s feelings or thoughts toward parts, feelings, physical sensations. If mentioned by client, name any of the 8 C’s: calmness, compassion, curiosity, clarity, confidence, courage, creativity, or connection.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Befriend [State the function, job or purpose of any negative, uncomfortable or protective parts.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) Fear [Identify any fears, worries or concerns that the client has if mentioned.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely.) (Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, and plan for continuing care – use only the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note as a reference. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned, omit the section entirely.) (Use as many lines, paragraphs or bullet points as needed to capture all the relevant information from the transcript.)