Impact of Purposeful Sessional Endings on Both the Group and the Practitioner
ABSTRACT This article distinguishes between typical and purposeful session endings and addresses the concept of the group life-cycle as it applies to the single session. It reports on a study with 18 student volunteers to test the conceptual framework of purposeful endings. Aspects of the study that are highlighted include educating students to use purposeful endings in their practice settings, their usefulness for individuals and groups, member reactions, difficulties encountered in conducting endings and the roles of the practitioner. Overall, students found the sessional endings to be a positive addition to their group practice skills in a variety of settings and with diverse client populations.
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