Homework: Practicum- Client Termination Summary
Although termination is an inevitable part of the therapeutic process, it is often difficult for clients. However, by discussing termination throughout therapy, you can better prepare your clients for life without you. Once a client has achieved his or her therapeutic goals, termination sessions should be held and documented in a client termination summary. For this Homework, you have the opportunity to practice writing a termination summary for a client with whom you have worked during your practicum experience.
Client selected: 63 year-old African American Female. Client was oriented x3 and engaged in the assessment. Client appeared dressed casually and her grooming and hygiene was fair.
Diagnosis: F31.4 (Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features) and F51.01 ( Primary Insomnia)
Task
With the client you selected in mind, address in a client termination summary (without violating HIPAA regulations) the following:
a. Identifying information of client (e.g., hypothetical name and age)
b. Date the client initially contacted therapist, date therapy began, duration of therapy, and date therapy will end
c. Total number of sessions, including number of missed sessions
d. Whether termination was planned or unplanned
e. Presenting problem
f. Major psychosocial issues
g. Types of services rendered (e.g., individual, couple/family therapy, group therapy)
h. Overview of treatment process
i. Goal status (goals met, partially met, unmet)
j. Treatment limitations (if any)
k. Remaining difficulties and/or concerns
l. Recommendations
m. Follow-up plan (if indicated)
n. Instructions for future contact
o. Signatures
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.