Question 1

All of the following are tasks of the Termination Stage except&#10;A) making plans to meet again in 6 months.&#10;B) helping the client to evaluate his progress.&#10;C) helping the client to envision coping strategies for future challenges.&#10;D) helping to bring closure to therapy.

Accepted Answer

Making plans to meet again in 6 months is not a task of the Termination Stage. The Termination Stage is focused on helping the client end therapy in a way that is beneficial and empowering to them. Making plans to meet again does not fall under this category as it suggests an ongoing therapeutic relationship rather than a healthy separation.

Question 2

When a client terminates with no notice, the therapist can assume&#10;A) the client is feeling better.&#10;B) that he (therapist) needs to call the client.&#10;C) that the client doesn't see any value to therapy.&#10;D) that the client is suicidal.

Accepted Answer

When a client terminates therapy with no notice, it's important for the therapist to reach out to the client to understand the reasons behind the sudden termination, ensure the client's safety, and address any unresolved issues. This does not mean the therapist can assume the client is feeling better, sees no value in therapy, or is suicidal without further information.

Question 3

When a client terminates, the therapist can assure the client that she may return if needed. This kind of termination is called&#10;A) an incomplete termination.&#10;B) a gradual termination.&#10;C) an integrative termination.&#10;D) an intermittent termination.

Accepted Answer

This kind of termination is referred to as an intermittent termination, which implies that the therapy process can be paused and resumed as needed by the client, allowing for flexibility in addressing future concerns or issues.

Question 4

Therapy can be referred to as a rite of passage because&#10;A) clients are older when they finish.&#10;B) clients are helped from one stage of life to another.&#10;C) client payments for counseling are an initiation fee.&#10;D) clients become individuated in counseling.

Accepted Answer

Therapy is often seen as a way for individuals to transition from one stage of life to another by resolving past issues and gaining new insights and skills. It can be viewed as a rite of passage, similar to other traditional rituals that mark important life transitions such as adolescence to adulthood or marriage. Clients may also experience personal growth and increased self-awareness, leading to a sense of individuation or separation from old patterns or identities. The other choices are not accurate representations of therapy as a rite of passage.

Question 5

Asking a client to rate how they were from 1 to 10 and to rate how they are as they terminate is asking what kind of questions?&#10;A) reverse questions.&#10;B) validating questions.&#10;C) scaling questions.&#10;D) open-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

These are scaling questions, asking the client to rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10.

Question 6

In a termination session, the counselor says, &#34;In what ways have you changed over these past sessions? How has the way you see yourself changed?&#34; In this example, the counselor is asking about&#10;A) reasons for the client's termination.&#10;B) pressure from others to terminate.&#10;C) changes in the client's financial situation.&#10;D) changes in the client's narrative.

Accepted Answer

The counselor is asking about changes in the client's self-perception, which is related to changes in the client's narrative or how they view themselves. This question is meant to help assess whether counseling has been effective in helping the client achieve their goals. It is not related to reasons for termination, pressure from others, or changes in financial situation.

Question 7

The length of termination is always&#10;A) one session.&#10;B) two sessions.&#10;C) beginning at the intake.&#10;D) varies according to client and type of therapy.

Accepted Answer

The length of termination varies according to the client and type of therapy. Some clients may need only one session to terminate, while others may require several sessions. It also depends on the type of therapy and the goals that were set at the beginning. It is important to work collaboratively with the client to determine the appropriate length of termination.

Question 8

During termination, it is appropriate to do all of the following except&#10;A) give positive feedback to the client.&#10;B) for the client to give feedback to the therapist.&#10;C) set up a time to meet for dinner.&#10;D) to make a referral for the client.

Accepted Answer

It is not appropriate to set up a time to meet for dinner as this blurs professional boundaries and can create confusion and discomfort for both the therapist and client. The other options - giving positive feedback, receiving feedback, making a referral - are all appropriate ways to conclude therapy.

Question 9

After termination, it is normal and ethical for&#10;A) the counselor and client to feel a sense of loss.&#10;B) the counselor to call the client every week to see how he is doing.&#10;C) the client to text the counselor to let the counselor know &#34;how things are going.&#34;&#10;D) the counselor and client to start dating.

Accepted Answer

It is normal and ethical for the counselor and client to feel a sense of loss after termination. This is because the therapeutic relationship is one of intimacy, trust, and vulnerability, and ending it can be difficult for both parties. However, it is important for the counselor to avoid establishing any ongoing contact with the client, such as weekly phone calls or texting. This can blur professional boundaries and compromise the integrity of the therapeutic relationship. Starting a romantic relationship with a former client is also unethical and potentially harmful.

Question 10

When the counselor is terminating with a client, it is not a good idea to ask the client to &#34;keep in touch&#34; because&#10;A) it shows dependency on the counselor's part.&#10;B) it puts the burden of communication on the client.&#10;C) it takes up too much of the counselor's time to answer.&#10;D) it is against the law in most states.

Accepted Answer

Asking a client to "keep in touch" can imply that the counselor is dependent on the client for ongoing contact, which is not a professional stance.

Deck 11: Termination Skills