1. Read the brief burb below on termination.
2. Answer all three questions below; your answer for each question must contain at least two complete sentences. Do not copy the words and ideas of classmates, as I will be paying attention to originality.
3. To get full credit for this assignment you must post original replies to all three Q’s in your thread.
Life is full beginnings and endings, and termination – the circumstances of ending the relationship between client and social worker – is a very important stage of clinical work.
Questions
1. What type of specific presenting problem(s) do you suppose makes termination particularly difficult for a given client? Please identify and discuss at least one hypothetical presenting problem.
2. What do you suppose are benefits for a client who experiences a “healthy goodbye” with us? Please identify and discuss at least one such benefit.
3. What should a social worker do if we personally struggle with saying goodbye such that termination “triggers” feelings of counter-transference? Please provide something more specific than “speak to our supervisor”.
