What should a social worker do if we personally struggle with saying goodbye such that termination “triggers” feelings of counter-transference?Provide something more specific than “speak to our supervisor”.

Questions
1. What type of specific presenting problem(s) do you suppose makes termination particularly difficult for a given client? Please identify and discuss at least one hypothetical presenting problem.

2. What do you suppose are benefits (i.e., good things) for a client who experiences a “healthy goodbye” (termination) with us? Please identify and discuss at least one such benefit.

3. What should a social worker do if we personally struggle with saying goodbye such that termination “triggers” feelings of counter-transference?Provide something more specific than “speak to our supervisor”.