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1 SOCW-6121-3 Wk 9 Discussion Question Student's Name Institution Instructor Course Date

2 Discussion Question Careful preparation and execution are necessary when terminating therapy with groups and families to ensure that participants can deal with the termination of the therapeutic connection. There are certain commonalities between how social workers evaluate clients and how they decide to end their relationships, but there are also significant variances. Social workers must consider the treatment group's or family session's members' degree of interest and participation, as well as the group's or family's progress toward its initial treatment objectives, before deciding whether or not to end it. It is important to gauge whether or not a therapy group's members can work together outside of sessions and practice the skills they have gained there (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). Social workers must evaluate families' progress regarding their ability to communicate and resolve conflicts, the quality of their relationships, and their dedication to maintaining these gains outside of therapy. Regardless of the situation, social workers should talk to members about the decision to terminate treatment and the member's thoughts, as well as make recommendations for alternative programs and resources that may be helpful. Social workers in treatment groups may also need to assist patients in transitioning to other support networks. Social workers may need to collaborate with family members to create a strategy for sustaining treatment gains and coping with relapses or setbacks. When ending a treatment group, it can be helpful to look back at the initial objectives, summarize the group's progress, thank each member for their participation, and celebrate its overall success (Felton & Polowy, 2019). The social worker's role may also include facilitating a conversation regarding the treatment's conclusion, giving participants comments on their

3 strengths and areas for improvement, and suggesting strategies for continuing to build on the progress they have achieved. Social workers can use various strategies in family interventions, including summarizing the progress made toward therapy goals, discussing the importance of continuing to work on issues addressed in therapy, and referring clients to additional services or resources (Patterson et al., 2018). Social workers may also assist loved ones in formulating a strategy for sustaining the therapeutic improvements gained, recognizing risk factors for relapse, and learning appropriate coping mechanisms. In conclusion, ending therapy with groups and families involves a thorough assessment, meticulous preparation, and strong communication and facilitation abilities. If social workers want their clients to keep their progress in therapy, they need to ensure they are ready for the end of the therapeutic relationship and have the tools they need to do so. Although assessment and termination procedures may vary somewhat amongst treatment groups and family interventions, the fundamental principles of successful termination remain consistent.

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4 References Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Pearson. Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. (2018). Termination. Download Termination.In Essential skills in family therapy: From the first interview to termination (3rd ed., pp. 262–274). Guilford Press. Felton, E. M., & Polowy, C. I. (2019, January 22). Termination: Ending the therapeutic relationship—Avoiding abandonment.Links to an external site. National Association of Social Workers. https://naswcanews.org/termination-ending-the-therapeutic-relationship- avoiding-abandonment/

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