The termination of analysis or analytic-type psychotherapy sometimes presents obstacles that may undo the good effects already achieved. This paper considers some aspects of transference, countertransference, and interpretation that help us understand the special difficulties of termination. Several technical maneuvers that might be tested are considered. Introduction

of extra-analytic contacts between doctor and patient is hazardous but deserves fuller study. Introduction of a new analyst and/or of group processes during termination might be done in several ways and should be tried under careful control and observation.