ABSTRACT

In all situations in which a group process has been established, the existentially imperfect process of termination may be one of the most important stages of an ethical group process, requiring considerable therapist skill (Mangione, L., Forti, R. & Iacuzzi, CM. 2007; AGFA, 2007). To avoid colluding with avoidance of the feelings stirred up by ending in clients, and therapists, thoughtfully timed rituals may be useful.