What happens after you decide to end care with a client? In the final installment of the Breaking Up with a Clientseries, Bethany and Danielle unpack the emotional, ethical, and professional realities of what comes next.

From documenting the decision and handling emotional fallout, to self-reflection, grief, and even the relief that sometimes follows, this episode offers grounding and validation for providers navigating the messy middle of termination. They also discuss closure in the therapeutic relationship, what clients may be experiencing, and how dietitians can care for themselves through the process.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to properly document a client termination.
• What emotional fallout may look like for both client and provider.
• Why grief and relief often coexist after ending care.
• Ways to process and reflect on the decision as a clinician.
• How to support yourself while holding space for client closure.

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About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.