A clinician ending therapy is like a pilot landing an aircraft--achieving a smooth transition requires heightened attention and skill. Therapy endings that are unexpected, turbulent, or poorly executed are potentially dangerous to both client and therapist. This workshop will explore how clinicians can end therapy responsibly, even when conditions are challenging. We'll identify five types of terminations and the professional risk level associated with each. We'll also explore ways that both clients and therapists can contribute to termination difficulties and discuss how to handle these pitfalls. You'll leave knowing six essential steps for negotiating a clinically and ethically sound termination.