1. Note Formats
  2. BIRP Notes
  3. BIRP Note Cheat Sheet

Therapy Cheat Sheets

BIRP Note Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet gives a super quick overview of BIRP notes.

Cheat Sheet

A quick reference cheat sheet for the BIRP note format.

Behavior

  • Observable client behaviors during the session
  • Body language, mood, or notable actions
  • Verbal and nonverbal expressions that stand out

Intervention

  • Techniques or strategies used by the therapist
  • Specific therapeutic methods or exercises introduced
  • Responses or guidance given to support the client

Response

  • Client’s reaction to the therapist’s interventions
  • Insights, breakthroughs, or emotional shifts observed
  • Progress or resistance in response to techniques

Plan

  • Next steps or therapeutic goals for upcoming sessions
  • Homework assignments or exercises for the client
  • Strategies to address client needs in future work

BIRP Note Examples and Template

Take a look at these examples to see the kind of well-organized BIRP notes that thousands of therapists generate with Quill. The therapist only needs to provide a brief summary of their client session. You can also see our template, if you'd prefer to write BIRP notes by hand (the old fashioned way).

BIRP Note Examples BIRP Note Template

Other Note Cheat Sheets

Here are the cheat sheets for the other therapy note formats.

DAP Note Cheat Sheet PIRP Note Cheat Sheet SIMPLE Note Cheat Sheet SOAP Note Cheat Sheet
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