TERMINATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY IN ADOLESCENTS
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TERMINATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY IN ADOLESCENTS

Turk J Child Adolesc Ment Health 2003;10(1):36-45
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Abstract

Most researchers have noted that there is paucity of clinical case material on termination in adolescent psychotherapy. However, there is no consensus on criteria for termination in the literature. Generally, working through of oedipal conflicts, resolution of oedipal ties, development of sexual identity, and working through of separation issues are considered as basic characteristics of termination. In addition to those, there are also structural and functional changes among the criteria for termination. There are structural changes such as gaining speed in working through of issues, arriving at genital period, the ability to acquire flexible use of defenses, gaining true insight into the distortions of transference and a stable therapist-patient relationship.

Keywords: Adolescent, psychotherapy, termination