Saying Goodbye in Therapy: How to Cope and Continue Support
In therapy, the therapeutic relationship between a client and their therapist is crucial to the success of the treatment. However, there may come a time when a therapist has to say goodbye to a client, not because the therapy is complete, but because the client needs a higher level of care. This can be a challenging and emotional process for both the therapist and the client. In this blog post, we will explore what it's like for therapists when they have to terminate treatment due to the client needing a higher level of care, how to cope with feeling like they failed their client, and how to best support the client until the last session and during their transition to higher care.