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In this episode of The Therapist Burnout Podcast, I dive into one of the most challenging aspects of our work—terminations. Whether you’re closing your entire practice, making the difficult decision to leave certain clients behind, or navigating the ethical complexities of unilateral terminations, these conversations are never easy.

I reflect on Irvin Yalom’s insights about the therapist’s experience of termination, acknowledging that we, too, feel the weight of these goodbyes. Therapy is a space filled with anguish, conflict, fear—and undeniable beauty. Leaving it, in any form, carries grief.

In this episode, I discuss:

• When and how to close your practice – including what to tell clients and how much to disclose.
• Unilateral terminations – making the call when therapy is no longer beneficial for a client.
• The emotional toll of saying goodbye – and why we don’t talk enough about what therapists need during these transitions.
• The grief of leaving therapy behind – whether you’re stepping away from one client or the profession as a whole.

If you’re facing terminations—planned or unexpected—know that it’s okay to struggle with these decisions. You’re not alone in this.

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