Lesson Plan

Therapy Threads One-on-One Plan

Students will use structured journaling to trace a hypothetical client’s narrative and weave coherent progress trails, strengthening their reflective documentation skills.

Accurate, reflective progress notes are crucial in counseling; this targeted session builds students’ ability to organize narrative details and articulate client growth effectively.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Narrative Mapping

5 minutes

Step 3

Journaling & Weaving Progress Trails

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Exit Prompt

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Narrative Mapping: Tracing the Client’s Story

Welcome students and introduce the purpose of narrative mapping: to break down a client’s story into clear components. Emphasize this skill helps organize notes and see client progress over time.

Key Components of a Client Narrative

Explain each component one by one. Ask the student to jot down examples they notice as you go.

Example Mapping

Show the sample example and walk through how each bullet fits under the components. Encourage questions.

Guiding Questions

Highlight that these questions will guide their mapping. Encourage the student to speak their thoughts aloud.

Your Turn: Start Mapping

Prompt the student to begin mapping in their journal, using the questions and structure provided. Offer feedback as they write.