Which stage is the final stage in Yalom's model of group development?

• A. Termination
• B. Initial
• C. Transition
• D. Working

Answer: (A)

In Yalom's group development framework, the final stage is termination. This stage comes after the working stage, where members address deep issues and make changes, and it focuses on ending the group experience. Termination is about closure, reflecting on what was learned, consolidating gains, and planning how to apply new skills and insights after the group ends. It also helps members navigate separation and ensures that progress can continue beyond the group setting. The other stages (initial/orientation and transition, then working) are about forming relationships, addressing conflicts, and engaging in deep processing, but they lead up to the essential ending represented by termination.