The Counselor's STEPs for Progress Notes: A Guide to Clinical Language and Documentation

by Rhonda Sutton

Dr. Rhonda Sutton's second edition of the straightforward guide to progress notes includes additional examples, information, documentation, and clinical language that expands on the utility and readability of the first book. Case studies, a format for progress notes, a glossary of clinical terms, and examples of clinical documentation are included in this edition. This book covers everything about progress notes, from how to write them, to how to store them, and even what to do when someone requests to use progress notes. In addition, clinical terms, clinical abbreviations, and examples of documentation imperative to mental health professionals are provided. Addressing various therapy fields, and suited to all types of clinicians, this book will help any therapists improve upon their progress notes as well as their other counseling-related documentation.

Genres: Psychology

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 16, 2015

Reviews

[Karyn RR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guidance

Sometimes, it’s nice to have a straightforward resource to turn to in order to organize your thoughts and documentation. This book provides just that. Great for the early career therapist and for those of us who are experienced as well.

[Devin Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview of correct clinical writing abd language. I will be using this as a reference for training my interns, counselors and staff on note taking