Ethical Framework - Addressing Breaks and Endings

Introduction

• New section developed in response to client and practitioner issues.
• Focus on handling concerns around breaks and endings in therapeutic relationships.

Planned Endings

• Examples: Holidays, session limits.
• Guidance:
  • Address at the start (contracting phase) or during the relationship.
  • Ensure clients are informed in advance to avoid difficulties.

Unplanned Situations

Client Concerns

• Arise when the client presents issues beyond the practitioner's competence.
• Guidance:
  • Discuss in supervision.
  • Plan for referral or continue service with additional support.

Sudden Practitioner Issues

• Situations like sudden illness or death of a practitioner.
• Impact:
  • Clients may arrive to find service unexpectedly closed.
  • Clients could be informed by distressed relatives, causing them further distress.
• Guidance:
  • Develop appropriate management strategies for these scenarios.
  • Specific guidance provided for handling such situations.