Therapist Template

BIRP (Child)

A professional Therapist template for healthcare professionals.

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The BIRP (Child) template is a structured documentation tool used by therapists to record child therapy sessions. It captures key elements such as the child's behavior, therapeutic interventions, responses, and future plans. This template is ideal for child therapists who employ techniques like play therapy and need to document caregiver observations and engagement. Using Heidi, this template ensures comprehensive and organized session notes, facilitating effective treatment planning and communication with caregivers.

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Client Information: - Client Name: Emily Johnson - Provider Name: Dr. Sarah Thompson - Date of Service: 1 November 2024 - Session Duration: 45 minutes Behavior: Emily appeared anxious and avoided eye contact at the beginning of the session. Her mother reported that Emily has been having frequent nightmares and is reluctant to attend school. Intervention: The therapist engaged Emily in play therapy using a sand tray to help her express her feelings about school. Dr. Thompson also guided Emily's mother on how to comfort Emily during her nightmares. Response: Emily gradually became more relaxed and started to share her thoughts about school through the sand tray activity. She mentioned feeling 'scared' and 'lonely' at school. Plan: The therapist will continue with play-based interventions and introduce relaxation techniques in the next session. A follow-up meeting with Emily's mother is scheduled to discuss strategies for easing Emily's school-related anxiety.

Client Information: - Client Name: [Insert client name 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: [Describe the child’s presenting behavior, including their physical appearance, orientation, and emotional state. Document any behaviors or statements made by the child and relevant observations by caregivers. For example: "The child appeared withdrawn and refused to make eye contact at the start of the session," or "The parent reported the child has been experiencing frequent tantrums at home."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Intervention: [Detail the therapeutic strategies or interventions employed during the session, such as play therapy, sand tray techniques, or other age-appropriate activities. Include any caregiver engagement or guidance provided. For example: "The therapist used role-playing with figurines to explore the child’s feelings about a recent family conflict."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Response: [Summarize the child’s response to the interventions, including any observed changes in behavior, emotional state, or level of engagement. For example: "The child became more verbal and expressive during play, stating that the toys felt 'sad like me.'"] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.) Plan: [Outline next steps, such as follow-up sessions, planned interventions, or caregiver strategies to support the child between sessions. For example: "The therapist will continue to use play-based interventions and introduce emotion identification exercises next session. A parent consultation will be scheduled to review strategies for managing outbursts at home."] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise leave blank.)

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