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Free DAP note template
A clean, printable DAP note template (Data, Assessment, Plan) with prompts and a worked example. Free, no signup. Print it, or write notes in seconds inside Soap Notes.
DAP Note
Client: ______________________
Date: ______________________
Session #: ______________________
Clinician: ______________________
Data
Everything that happened in the session, both what the client reported and what you observed. Facts and quotes, not interpretation.
Assessment
Your interpretation of the data, progress toward goals, symptom change, and any risk.
Plan
Next steps: interventions, homework, referrals, and the next appointment.
A filled-in example
D, Data
Client reported low motivation and missing two of three planned activities; said "I can't get started on anything." Calm affect, engaged, completed a brief mood check.
A, Assessment
Low mood ongoing; reduced motivation linked to avoidance rather than lack of insight. No current risk indicators. Slow but steady progress.
P, Plan
Continue behavioral activation; client to schedule one small task before next session. Follow up in one week.
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