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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 12:25:40 -0500
Remote Name: 199.217.208.172
Kristi, You may already be doing these things, but a few suggestions that come to mind: 1) ask him what he wants to achieve in therapy, 2) have him set goals based on that, and, 3) have him decide what he will do outside of therapy to achieve those goals. If he does not have any goals, then he may be ready to discontinue therapy at this time. If he is ready to phase out of therapy, you can work together to help him come up with a maintenance plan that suits him. I generally begin by seeing clients every other week and then gradually spread the sessions out over time, keeping in contact with clients for as long as they wish via e-mail or phone after we no longer have regular sessions. I always try to leave the door open, so that the client feels welcome to begin sessions or even come for the occasional refresher session or two on an as-needs basis. Regards, Lynne