Termination is a highly important part of every therapeutic alliance that should be addressed throughout each stage of the process. As with any event that is ending, there may be feelings of sadness or anxiety over the ending of the group. Consider what skills you would use to address these types of issues. In this Discussion, you identify differences in group termination methods while addressing the applicability of varied methods.
Required Readings:
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
• Chapter 13, “Ending the Group’s Work” (pp. 395–416)
Use APA 7th edition citation and references. Respond to the following:
• Explain one method you would use to terminate a specific group or specific type of group.
• In your example, explain how the group type you chose can affect the termination process and how.