Observations on the Retirement of Professional Psychologists

If you are interested in eventual retirement, this article discusses some issues that you may wish to consider. For example, a variety of ethical, legal, professional, business, clinical, and personal considerations are critical when a psychologist decides to retire and close a practice. When these diverse considerations are approached sensitively and are well resolved, the best interests of clients are emphasized, and optimally, they will cope more adequately with their psychologist's retirement. Managing these considerations effectively will also enhance the psychologist's move into retirement.