The latest edition (Sixth Edition, 2021) has been updated to align with the DSM-5 and includes several critical components:
, authored by Arthur E. Jongsma Jr., David J. Berghuis, and colleagues, is a cornerstone resource in the Wiley PracticePlanners series. It is designed to assist mental health professionals in streamlining clinical documentation while ensuring that session notes remain tightly integrated with formal treatment goals. Core Purpose and Clinical Utility The Adult Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner
: It assists in meeting the rigorous documentation standards required by third-party payors (HMOs, managed care), and accrediting bodies like The Joint Commission and CARF . The latest edition (Sixth Edition, 2021) has been
The primary objective of the Progress Notes Planner is to reduce the administrative burden on clinicians, allowing more time for direct patient care. By providing a structured framework, it helps practitioners: It is designed to assist mental health professionals
: Each progress note is directly linked to behavioral problems and interventions defined in the companion volume, The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner .