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Originally Posted by Salmon77
I have to agree that if a therapist believes they cannot help a given patient, it would be wrong to continue seeing that patient. Termination sounds like the most ethical choice, even if the patient doesn't agree.
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For those who have not endured an imposed termination (especially if already in crisis), you have no clue of the potential for damage. It is a surefire way to induce feelings of humiliation, powerlessness, rejection, abandonment, worthlessness, etc etc.
Claiming lack of proper "skills" or "modalities" is largely horses**t and could be a smokescreen for all sorts of things. The only "skill" needed in some cases is just listening and being patient and getting your silly therapist ego out of the way. I understand that things become unworkable, but the ease with which therapists can escape a crisis is just nuts.