How to End a Mentoring Relationship

While much is made of how to find and build effective relationships with mentors, the ending is no less important. When mentoring relationships are done well, the ending is a pivotal point in re-forming the relationship on new terms. And, sometimes, mentoring relationships need to end due to trauma or other negative impacts.

No matter the scenario, the ending deserves intentionality and getting clear on expectations. In this post for Psychology Today, our Assistant Vice President Allison McWilliams, Ph.D., shares some tips on how to end a mentoring relationship effectively.