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Is it normal to need a break from therapy?
Why Pause Therapy? A number of things could prompt a pause, but common reasons include financial concerns, health problems, schedule conflicts, lack or time, money, or a move. Sometimes the problem isn’t with you, but with your therapist.
How do you know when it’s time to take a break from a therapist?
Talk to your therapist regularly about goals and progress. ‘ If clients don’t have any specific things they want to work on, they’re probably ready to end.” Be aware that it sometimes takes a while to make changes part of your routine, and your goals in therapy may change.
What happens when a therapist terminates a client?
Therapy termination can make both the therapist and client feel insecure. Therapists may wonder if they did enough to serve the client and may feel defensive if the client is unsatisfied. Clients may worry that termination is their fault or may fear leaving therapy means they will no longer have support.
How do you deal with a client who doesn’t like their therapist?
1 Explain to the client that your job is to ensure they get excellent care and that you do not feel you can meet their needs. 2 Give the client space to process their feelings. Some clients will feel rejected, particularly if they felt therapy was going well. 3 Offer a referral to a therapist who might be a better fit.
When is it appropriate to terminate a therapy session?
When terminating with a client who has difficulty processing rejection. When terminating with a client because of a poor fit. Therapy should ideally have clear and specific goals. When a client achieves their goals, it may be appropriate to transition them to a new therapist or to terminate therapy altogether.
What happens when a therapist says it’s time to move on?
When a therapist and client agree that it’s time to move on, both may have mixed feelings. The client has formed a trusting and close relationship with the therapist and may have even come to see the therapist as a friend. So it’s important to be warm and supportive, but also to set clear boundaries.