What exactly is treatment planning and why do some therapists dread having to do it on a regular basis? This episode is Carrie’s love letter to treatment plans – why they are used, how they can improve therapy outcomes, and why Ben is wrong in his stubborn resistance to writing out a detailed plan for every client.

Show Notes:

• Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theory and Clinical Case Documentation

• FREE Clinical Forms from Diane’s Textbooks

• Effective Psychotherapists: Clinical Skills That Improve Client Outcomes

• Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists: Integrating Theory and Practice

• Contra Costa Behavioral Health Clinical Documentation Manual

• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Treatment Plan

• Navigating the Insurance Maze: The Therapist’s Complete Guide to Working with Insurance – And Whether You Should

• Personalizing Psychotherapy: Assessing and Accommodating Patient Preferences