BSH 475 Ending the Relationship Worksheet

Closing the Relationship Final Summary

Closing the Helping Relationship

MHF Module: Closing the Relationship

Final Summary Close

Create a closing statement using the five steps for closing a helping relationship. How would you summarize and bring closure to the following scenarios?

Summarize and review the situation
Point out abilities and strengths
Review possibilities
Identify ways of keeping track of progress
Leave things open for a return visit

Scenario	Closing Summary
You have been working with an elderly couple who had no family assistance. You have helped them secure assisted living accommodations and located an organization that will supply meals and social support.
You have been working with a low income single parent family with no health insurance. You have been able to find medical help for the two children.

Describe in 100-200 words what might happen if the helping relationship is not properly closed for both of the above scenarios.