Lesson Plan
Time-Efficient Note Writing
Equip counseling interns with strategies and tools to reduce documentation time by 20% weekly through efficient note-writing practices and personalized workflow optimization.
Overworked interns struggle with cumbersome progress notes, risking burnout and reduced client time. Streamlining documentation enhances note quality, client care, and work–life balance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Speed vs. Accuracy Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Note Writing Drill
15 minutes
Step 4
Personal Workflow Audit
10 minutes
Step 5
Feedback & Coaching
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Action Planning
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Speed vs. Accuracy in Progress Notes
Why Speed Matters
Why Accuracy Matters
Common Pitfalls of Poor Balance
Strategies to Balance Speed & Accuracy
Reflection & Next Steps
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