Sometimes clinicians must terminate counseling with a client despite the client's desire to continue therapy. What can a clinician do to minimize the possibility of client retribution?

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When terminating a client (perhaps due to needing to refer them to more appropriate services), there are many things a clinician can do to minimize client retribution. Seeking consultation prior to the termination, throughout the process of termination, and following the termination is important, as it allows the clinician to incorporate opinions from more experienced counselors, and seek advice on how to terminate in the most ethical way possible. Some other important parts of terminating a client are creating an aftercare plan, establishing a termination date, and personally telling the client about the termination, as soon as possible.

Sometimes Clinicians Must Terminate Counseling with a Client Despite the Client's