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According to Toseland and Rivas’ “An Introduction to Group Work Practice” textbook, the three stages of a group are the initial stage, the working stage, and the termination stage. The beginning stage involves establishing group goals, clarifying expectations, and building rapport among members. The middle stage is characterized by the group’s efforts to achieve its goals, including dealing with conflicts and challenges that may arise. The termination stage involves ending the group’s work and achieving closure.

There are several factors that influence the ending of a group, as explained in Chapter 13 of the textbook. These include the achievement of the group’s goals, the readiness of the group members to end the group, and the group leader’s ability to facilitate closure. Other factors that may influence the ending of a group include the external environment, such as funding or time constraints, and the occurrence of unexpected events or crises.

In a study by Winter and colleagues (2017), the authors explored factors that contribute to the ending of group therapy for individuals with substance use