What should be included in a termination summary?

In preparing a termination summary, it is essential to provide a comprehensive overview of the client’s progress and treatment during the course of therapy. This includes summarizing the work conducted, noting any significant progress made by the client, and outlining recommendations for future care. Such a summary serves multiple purposes: it offers closure to the client, helps them reflect on their growth, and informs any new health care providers about the client’s journey. Therefore, including a detailed account of progress and future care recommendations is crucial for continuity of care and supports the client’s ongoing mental health needs.

In contrast, while the other options hold some relevance to the therapeutic process, they are not appropriate components of a termination summary. The psychologist's qualifications may be relevant in an initial assessment but do not pertain to the specifics of the termination process. Recording the duration of therapy sessions is more of a logistical note than a significant aspect of what should be included in a termination summary. Lastly, while contact information for a future therapist might be useful for the client, it is not a summary of the treatment experience itself and therefore does not fulfill the primary intent of the termination summary.