Phase 7: Closure

  • Done at the end of every session: complete (0/7/clear) or incomplete
  • Intended to stabilize the client at the end of the session and between sessions
  • Highlights gains and facilitates adaptive integration of the experience
  • Shifts client’s focus away from the maladaptive memory networks
  • Prepares client to “re-enter” everyday life

Incomplete vs. Complete Sessions