Episode 7, Season 7: Thanks, Jane! Toiling With Terminations
Terminations in therapy should be expected, but they often catch us – patients and providers – off-guard. What is the best way to talk about termination? What if it’s unexpected? Is “termination” even the right word?
This episode finds your hosts inspired by two listeners, one of whom asked us to muse on the topic of ending the therapy relationship. And what better way to terminate 2025 than by exploring this topic?
Thanks, Jane!
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Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- CDP's consultation services: https://deploymentpsych.org/resources/consultation-services
Calls-to-action:
- Make use of consultation when facing a challenging termination Consider using a psychotherapy plan to articulate the treatment and termination process from the beginning
- Incorporate ongoing assessment throughout to inform treatment and termination
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