Therapist Burnout and Managing Client Terminations with Jennifer Blanchette, Psy.D

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between Various Types of Therapy Terminations: Classify mutual, unilateral, and unexpected terminations, including client "ghosting," financial constraints, lack of progress, and client death.
  • Evaluate Best Practices for Ethical Terminations: Assess strategies for managing different types of therapy terminations, including setting clear boundaries, reviewing treatment goals, and communicating termination decisions to clients.
  • Recognize and Manage Therapist Burnout: Identify signs of burnout, compare different strategies for closing a private practice, and discuss the emotional impact of terminating long-term therapeutic relationships.
  • Interpret the Emotional Challenges of Therapy Endings: Analyze the personal emotions tied to client terminations, such as grief and guilt, and formulate strategies for maintaining professional integrity and self-care.

About Jennifer Blanchette, Psy.D

Dr. Jennifer Blanchette is a licensed psychologist and host of the Therapist Burnout Podcast. She holds certifications as an EMDR Therapist and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. In 2023, she left private practice to help therapists struggling in their roles due to burnout and compassion fatigue. Learn more about her: www.drjenblanchette.com

Disclosure Statement for Jennifer Blanchette; Financial: Jennifer Blanchette receives a speaking honorarium from Mustard Consulting LLC.

About Lisa Mustard

Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and most recently has been working with a military branch for the past 12 years. She is the host of The Therapy Show With Lisa Mustard. She is also the Founder and Owner of Mustard Consulting, LLC.

Continuing Education Contact Hours:

Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapist Burnout and Managing Client Terminations with Jennifer Blanchette, Psy.D

You will earn 1 NBCC Contact Hour upon completion of this course.

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