As the name implies, DAP stands for Data, Assessment, and Plan and is used by mental health professionals all over the world to document psychotherapy sessions. The DAP notes provide a standard way for psychotherapists and counselors to document their sessions, so they can always follow the D-A-P format when documenting them. The D-A-P note […]
In mental health care, effective communication is important. A psychologist’s responsibility goes beyond understanding and helping the clients to also include maintaining precise and comprehensive records of their interactions. The value of adequate documentation in psychology cannot be emphasised enough. The session notes serve several important functions: Clinical tool: DAP notes serve as a therapy […]
How to Write DAP Notes There are a variety of methods therapists can use to write progress notes. With various ways to document client sessions, mental health professionals may have difficulty choosing which documentation format to use. DAP notes have three clearly defined sections, which help therapists cover the necessary information in their therapy progress […]
