A progress note is a short clinical summary written by a therapist after a session. It helps document what happened, how the client is doing, and what’s planned next. It’s used to track the client’s progress over time and is often required for clinical records or insurance purposes.
A typical progress note includes:
• Client’s current state (mood, behaviour, symptoms)
• What was discussed in the session
• Interventions or techniques used
• Client’s response to the session
• Plan for next steps or upcoming sessions
It’s meant to be factual, concise, and useful for continuity of care.