Aces Charting -

Post-intervention, client reported anxiety reduced to 4/10. Demonstrated ability to identify automatic negative thought (“I’ll fail”) and reframe to (“I am prepared enough to try”). Client engaged actively and verbalized understanding of grounding technique.

Clinician provided psychoeducation on cognitive reframing for anticipatory anxiety. Guided client through 5-minute grounding exercise (5-4-3-2-1 technique). Collaboratively created a pre-interview preparation checklist. aces charting

Here’s a professional, clear write-up you can use or adapt for (often referring to the A ssess, C hoose, E valuate, S uccess model in clinical or behavioral health documentation). Title: Implementing ACES Charting for Effective Clinical Documentation What is ACES Charting? ACES is a structured, goal-oriented documentation framework designed to improve clarity, accountability, and clinical reasoning in progress notes. It is especially useful in mental health, case management, addiction services, and healthcare settings where tracking client progress and intervention effectiveness is critical. Post-intervention, client reported anxiety reduced to 4/10