Reflection week 9

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Identify a reason you might terminate your work with a client. Utilizing scholarly sources, devise steps you would take with the client as you work toward termination. Discuss legal and ethical considerations as well. How do you think your own personal experiences with relationships ending might affect how you deal with clients who are ending the helping relationship? Support your answer with course material and/or additional sources. As the last part of your response, post a reflection on your Skills Journey. Compare your development to your first Practical Application Session. How have you changed? How will you continue to grow? There are various factors that may lead to the end of my therapeutic relationship with a client. In an ideal situation, termination occurs when the client has achieved their goals, experienced a significant decrease in symptoms, or is able to handle their concerns independently (Young, 2021). Nonetheless, as noted by Young (2021), there are instances where termination becomes necessary because the client has not made progress despite being in treatment for a reasonable duration. Under such circumstances, it is crucial to handle the situation with sensitivity and ensure that we do not leave clients who have sought our assistance (Young, 2021). In cases where termination is necessary but the client still requires assistance, it is important to offer access to other sources of support or connect them with a more suitable counselor (CCPA, 2020). Additionally, regardless of why the therapeutic relationship is ending, it should be approached in a positive manner and viewed as an opportunity for personal growth (Young, 2021). This may involve encouraging the client to reflect on their progress and the help they have received, prompting them to consider future goals and strategies, and collaboratively creating plans to continue working towards those goals outside of therapy sessions (Young, 2021). In some cases, legal and ethical concerns may result in termination, such as when a client poses a threat to the safety of the counselor, or is unable to pay for services out-of-pocket (CCPA, 2020). If a situation arises where the client cannot afford payment, I would collaborate with them to explore alternative options or offer a reduced fee or instalment based payments. From my own personal experience, I have found that being flexible with financial matters can help establish trust and rapport even before a therapeutic relationship is formed. For example, my current counselor was willing to adjust their rate for me, which not all counselors were able to do. The compassion and cooperation shown by this counsellor in creating a manageable payment plan was truly appreciated. Her nonjudgmental and empathetic demeanor not only inspired my confidence in her counselling abilities, but also prompted self-reflection on my own. This experience served as a powerful reminder that counselling is about fostering hope and aiding others in overcoming their struggles, rather than solely pursuing financial gain. I am eager to continue honing my skills in order to practice ethically and competently, empowering my clients to reach their full potential and successfully achieve their goals.
References Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. (2020). Code of ethics . Available at https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CCPA-2020-Code-of-Ethics-E-Book- EN.pdf Young, M. (2021). Learning the art of helping: Building blocks and techniques (7th ed.). London: Pearson.
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