The Single Most Important Guideline for Negotiating a Successful Termination

question 1

Multiple Choice

The single most important guideline for negotiating a successful termination to therapy is for the therapist to: ​

• A)wait until the last session to approach the subject of ending.
• B)unambiguously acknowledge the reality of ending and establish a final date for termination.
• C)accept the client's wishes to discontinue the impending termination.
• D)address termination carefully and indirectly to prevent the client from becoming angry.

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Definitions:

Resilient

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or stress, demonstrating toughness and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, leading to symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and severe anxiety.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological state triggered by involvement in or the observation of a terror-inducing event, distinguished by repeated distressing dreams, flashbacks, and profound anxiety.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often of a paranoid or bizarre nature.