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Students will: Develop client termination summaries. To prepare: Review pages 693–712 of Wheeler (2014) for guidance on writing a client termination summary. Identify a client who may be ready to terminate therapy. Write a client termination summary including: identifying information (hypothetical name and age), dates of initial contact, therapy start and end, total sessions, missed sessions, whether termination was planned or unplanned, presenting problem, major psychosocial issues, types of services rendered, overview of treatment process, goal status, treatment limitations, remaining difficulties or concerns, recommendations, follow-up plan, instructions for future contact, and signatures. Ensure the summary does not violate HIPAA regulations.

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Jane Doe, a 17-year-old Caucasian female, engaged in psychotherapy for a duration of six weeks, beginning on January 7, 2021, and concluding on February 4, 2021. She initially contacted her therapist through her mother on January 6, 2021. During this period, Jane attended all 12 scheduled sessions, with no missed appointments. The therapy was planned as a part of her ongoing mental health management, focusing on her depression and substance use issues. The presenting problem involved persistent depression following her father's departure and subsequent use of alcohol and marijuana as coping mechanisms. Major psychosocial issues included family conflict, parenting stress, financial strain, and underlying depression and anxiety. The services rendered encompassed individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, group CBT, psychiatric evaluation, medication initiation, and ongoing management. The treatment emphasized addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors related to substance use and mood regulation.

The overview of the treatment process revealed that Jane learned coping skills, recognized triggers, and developed healthier behavioral patterns. Her progress was evident through reports of decreased depressive symptoms, improved family communication, and maintained sobriety. She demonstrated a strong commitment to her recovery, and her goals—reducing depression and substance use—were successfully met, with some leading to temporary setbacks and ongoing support needs. No significant treatment limitations were identified, as Jane benefited from consistent family support and therapy. Some residual difficulties persisted, including managing stress related to family dynamics and financial concerns, which were discussed during sessions. Recommendations included continued participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings and ongoing therapy for relapse prevention. The follow-up plan involved Jane continuing with her psychiatrist for medication management and scheduling periodic therapy visits to reinforce skills and provide ongoing support. Future contact instructions involved Jane and her family reaching out if new issues emerged, with the therapist providing contact information for crisis support if needed. Signatures from the therapist and Jane's mother finalize this summarization.

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