Ethical, Legal And Personal Considerations In Closing A Private Practice Presented By Andy Hogg, Ph.D., ABPP, Co-Presenters: Faren Akins, Ph.D., J.D., Janice Brundage, Ph.D., Ellen Williams, Ph.D. Program Description: Many of the members of AzPA are nearing retirement or have recently retired. This program provides practical ethical and legal guidance on the best procedures for closing a private practice. It is based on online research with AzPA members about their professional and personal concerns about retirement. Panel members will share their own experiences of terminating clients and transitioning into retirement. It is difficult to eventually leave the profession that we love. This program is intended for partial fulfillment of the continuing education unit requirement in Ethics for licensure renewal. Program Level: Intermediate Learning Objectives: 1. Describe three ethical and legal standards for closing a private practice in Arizona. 2. Identify two results from the online research of AzPA members about common issues in closing a private practice and retirement. 3. Identify two common clinical and personal issues for psychologists in closing their practices. CE Credits: 2