Deck 14: Transitions and Endings in Social Work Practice

Question 1

One reason not identified for termination includes:

A) Termination of a successful client
B) A client dropping out
C) Death of a client
D) Two clients having a relationship with each other

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Successful time should be allowed in terminating relationships so:

A) Clients progress can be evaluated
B) The social worker can make sure the social worker is ready to terminate from the client
C) The social worker can ensure the client the client will be successful
D) The social worker and client can build a stronger relationship

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Several reasons were document for why clients drop out of services. The following were all provided, except for:

A) Lack of transportation
B) Lack of childcare
C) Lack of enough group members
D) Lack of funding

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When a client drops out of a group, the social worker should:

A) Blame the client
B) Inform group members if able
C) Not follow up with the client
D) Encourage the group to have a celebration

Question 5

A social worker should seriously consider referring a client to another counselor if any of the following occur except:

A) A working relationship with the client is not established
B) The social work feels the nature of the problem is such that he or she will not be able to help
C) The social worker is terminating from the agency
D) The social worker thinks he or she is more overworked than others are

Question 6

Which of the following is listed by Kessler and Kübler-Ross as following the denial stage in the six stages of loss and grief

A) Retribution
B) Guilt
C) Rage and anger
D) Depression

Question 7

The concept of "meaning" as added by Kessler to the stages of loss and grief refers to:

A) Finding meaning from the loss
B) Finding the specific reason the loss occurred
C) Accepting that the loss occurred
D) Experiencing feelings related to the loss

Question 8

Ways in which students can alleviate their stress about their upcoming internship include:

A) Avoid thinking about the upcoming internship
B) Volunteering in classes to participate in role-plays
C) Convince yourself that the internship has to be perfect
D) Avoid communicating any concerns to your faculty

Question 9

Social workers should be able to address all concerns of their clients.

Question 10

When social workers refer a client to a new agency, it is good to get the client to get a consent for the social worker to talk to the new agency.

Question 11

The greater the clients' emotional closeness and investment in the relationship with the social worker or program, the greater is their feeling of loss.

Question 12

A social worker should only set the termination date once it is clear when the client is ready for discharge.

Question 13

When a transfer occurs, the social worker should do everything possible to prevent it from being unexpected or abrupt.

Question 14

Social workers should never feel sad about terminating with a client.

Question 15

Everyone experiences the stages of loss and grief in the same order.

Question 16

Social workers and clients may benefit from completing activities together related to terminating, such as completing a ritual or having clients complete formal service evaluations.

Question 17

Volunteering is one way to help you learn about the different fields of social work.

Question 18

It is important you pick the right agency for your internship as you will probably be stuck working there in the end.

Question 19

Describe reasons for transferring a client to another service.

Question 20

List and explain the six types of termination identified in the chapter.

Question 21

Describe what is meant by terminating from an agency. What steps are beneficial when terminating from an agency?

Question 22

Describe the five stages of loss and grief as described by Kübler-Ross. Describe the sixth stage added by Kessler.

Question 23

Describe three termination activities you can do with clients. Share why these are important.

Question 24

Identify four things you can do to prepare for an internship.