Readiness for termination
Marisa Butler
5 hours ago, at 10:33 AM
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Termination is a really important part of the counseling process, but it’s not always easy, especially when you’ve built a strong relationship with a client. Counselors typically assess a client’s Readiness for termination by reviewing the client’s progress toward goals, checking symptom reduction, and talking openly about how the client feels about ending sessions. If a client shows more confidence, is using coping skills effectively, and no longer needs as much support, these are often signs they’re ready (Norcross & Lambert, 2018). It’s also important to include the client in the decision-making process to empower them and encourage ownership of their growth (Welfel, 2016).
Personally, I plan to assess my own readiness for termination by reflecting on whether I’ve helped the client build the skills they need to move forward confidently. I’ll ask myself if the client has met their goals and if I’ve supported them in developing healthy coping strategies and greater self-awareness. I also know how important it is to recognize my own emotional responses, so I intend to use supervision to process any attachment or hesitation I might feel. My goal is to make sure decisions around termination are always based on the client’s progress and needs, not my own feelings. I want to be able to celebrate their growth while supporting a smooth and empowering transition out of therapy.
Norcross, J. C., & Lambert, M. J. (2018). Psychotherapy relationships that work (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Welfel, E. R. (2016). Ethics in counseling & psychotherapy (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
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