Practical courses for therapists
Learn what belongs in your notes and why, with practical examples
to help you spend less time second-guessing.
You've
got this.
One note
at a time.
You may spend longer on a note because you're worried about leaving out something important.
These courses explain what each part of the record needs to include, with completed examples you can use to check your own work.
Is this a good fit?
Therapists who want clearer guidance on clinical documentation, whether you're learning to write your first notes or reviewing habits you've had for years.
Study at your own pace in Mini Course Generator. Download the PDFs from Google Drive to use alongside the lessons.
44 seconds inside the courses
Practice with realistic clinical examples, make documentation decisions, and see why an answer works. These clips show some of the interactive learning used throughout the Write it Right series.
A fictional client example
Starting point
Persistent worry, disrupted sleep, and difficulty concentrating are affecting work and relationships.
The assessment connects symptoms, functional impairment, diagnosis, and the rationale for treatment.
What does the plan need to address?
Use the assessment findings to decide what treatment should address.
Inside the assessment courseThe Write it Right courses
Renee Devine, MS, LMHC and I created Write it Right to explain the reasoning behind clinical documentation. Each course includes worked examples and practice with a specific type of document.
Work through the assessment from the presenting concern to your treatment recommendations, including diagnosis and medical necessity.
Build measurable goals, observable objectives, and modality-based interventions that respond to the client's needs.
Practice writing a note that explains the session in relation to the treatment plan, including your assessment of the client's response.
Learn which document to use for consultation or other contact. Practice summarizing treatment and documenting discharge.
Actual course materials
Study online in Mini Course Generator and use the downloadable PDFs alongside the lessons. Here are a few examples from the courses.
Select a preview to enlarge it. Each course page lists its included handouts.
From our learners
Feedback on the Golden Thread training and clinical documentation coursework.
This was SO helpful. I understood the 'jist' of the Golden Thread but needed to see specific examples of how this should flow through each part of the note. Now I feel like I understand this much, much better. The parts of the training where you showed example notes on MDD, GAD and PTSD were really helpful, as were the example phrases. I can't tell you how glad I am to have found this training and wish I had it a few years ago. I'll definitely be looking into other trainings you offer. Thank you!
I have completed the coursework for The Golden Thread. I shared the link with my class. I think that many students would pay to access the course. It is wonderful
Overall, this was very helpful, especially as a new clinician in my first year that has had little oversight on my notes. I feel much more confident about my note-writing now. Some places got a little redundant, but I appreciate all the prompts, suggested phraseology, and handouts to utilize.
It was helpful to see example notes and phrases. Now I better understand how to weave the Golden Thread through each section of the note. For things to consider changing, the first section (introduction/overview) felt a little long...I found myself wondering 'when is the course going to start?' Thank you SO MUCH for this course, I've been looking for this for the past 4 years since I moved to private practice.
From intake to discharge
Study one fictional client's documentation from intake through discharge. The bundle includes all four courses and the complete templates and examples pack.
Explore the $97 bundle
Get fill-in templates and completed examples for seven document types, in both Gold Standard and Good Enough versions.
The people behind Write it Right
Renee and I developed Write it Right to help therapists understand what to document and the reasoning behind it.
MA, LPCC · Co-creator
Rindie is a licensed professional clinical counselor and the founder of Therapist Resources. Her work includes private practice and supervision of early-career clinicians.
MS, LMHC · Co-creator
Renee is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Indiana. She brings experience with clinical documentation and audit review to the series.
You can study the full series or use the templates alongside your own documentation. Where do you find yourself getting stuck?
