ABSTRACT
Termination is more than the end of therapy; it is an integral part of the process of therapy and an important force in the process of change. A successful ending of a group will have a strong impact on group members' self-esteem, sense of accomplishment, and self-confidence. Ending a successful group experience may be difficult for both the counselor and group members. Feelings of sadness and anger are common and need to be dealt with before the group ends. Due to the strong focus on emotional expressiveness, children in our groups develop high levels of cohesiveness and intimacy. As with other issues discussed in earlier stages, dealing with separation can follow a direct question about separation experiences, or result from a structured activity. As the small group is a microcosm of the large world, the individual's normative behavior can be expected to be present in the group, particularly at its beginnings.
