DAP Note

What it is

DAP folds the client's report and your observations into a single Data section, then moves straight to assessment and plan. It's quick to write and quick to read, which makes it a favorite for busy caseloads.

When to use it

• You'd rather not split subjective and objective information
• Shorter sessions or high-volume schedules
• Practices that value brevity without losing the clinical picture

Sections

What Tidemend writes in each section. You can rename, reorder or adjust any of these in a custom template.

1. 1

   Data

   What the client said and what was observed in session, including interventions used and the client's participation.

2. 2

   Assessment

   Interpretation of the data, progress toward goals, and clinical impressions.

3. 3

   Plan

   Next session date/frequency, homework or between-session tasks, referrals, and what will be addressed next time.