PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES
Ideally, the consultant and client mutually agree that it is time to close the engagement. Otherwise, there are challenges when only one party sees the need to close. The client and the consultant can experience a sense of loss that may result in depression and dependence as a positive working relationship comes to a close (Block, 2000; Kelley, 1981). In some societies, endings often initiate anxiety, discomfort, sadness, or depression. Therefore, some people may avoid terminating relationships. They may postpone completing projects by beginning new projects or by procrastinating in completing assignments.
The client and the consultant may have shared important experiences and are likely to have developed a mutual interdependence. ...
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