An introduction to the special issue on psychotherapy termination

This introduction to the special issue on psychotherapy termination begins by noting the almost complete lack of research and clinical discussion on this topic in the literature. It is with a desire to effect some sort of change to this current state of affairs that Psychotherapy invited manuscripts for this special issue. Specifically, the editors sought contributions on both the clinical practice and research aspects of the psychotherapy termination process from a variety of different theoretical orientations, perspectives, and methodologies. This special issue will include two sections, clinical practice and research, each serving to help better define the nature and extent of this important, but often ignored aspect of psychotherapy. (PsycINFO Database Record