Clinical Practice SWES Practice Exam

Which feeling is typically not addressed during the termination process?

1. Abandonment

2. Anger

3. Relief

4. Loss

The correct answer is: Relief

During the termination process in clinical practice, feelings of relief are typically not a primary focus. This is because the termination phase often brings up deeper emotions related to the end of a therapeutic relationship. Clients may experience feelings of abandonment, which can stem from the fear of losing the support and understanding that the therapist has provided. Anger can also surface during this time as clients grapple with the impending end of their sessions, possibly related to unresolved issues that may have arisen in therapy. Loss is another significant feeling that clients often confront, as they acknowledge the end of a significant chapter in their lives and the emotional work they have done. This emphasis on abandonment, anger, and loss highlights the complexity and depth of feelings that can emerge when therapy concludes. In contrast, relief, while it might be felt by some clients who have completed their goals, is not a predominant emotion typically addressed in this critical phase of therapy, where the focus is usually on processing the more intense and complex feelings surrounding closure.