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Dear Members,</div>
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My name is Hillary Mugabo Mukula, a graduate student in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Ohio University, working under the supervision of Dr. Christine Bhat. I am inviting counselors and counselors-in-training to take part in a research
study titled "Examining Counselors' Perceived Reasons for Client Premature Termination from Counseling."</div>
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You are eligible if you are a practicing counselor with a counselor license, or a student enrolled in an accredited counseling program with counselor trainee (CT) status, are 18 years of age or older, and are physically located in the United States. Participation
involves a brief, anonymous online survey through Qualtrics, taking about 5 to 7 minutes, with a short demographic section and a few open-ended questions.</div>
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To participate, please use the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer: </div>
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<a href="https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71ibwjnkGn0hyRM" id="OWAd77e5031-945c-9723-a0b2-41cddf9e6d7a" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71ibwjnkGn0hyRM" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" style="margin: 0px;">https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71ibwjnkGn0hyRM</a></div>
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Participation is voluntary and anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at
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hm919424@ohio.edu</a> or the study advisor, Dr. Christine Bhat, at bhatc@ohio.edu. I would be grateful if you would also share this invitation with colleagues and students who may be eligible.</div>
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Thank you for your time and consideration.</div>
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<b>Hillary Mugabo Mukula, M.Sc., LPC (OH)</b></div>
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<i>Doctoral Student | Counselor Education and Supervision (CES)</i></div>
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<i>Dept. of Counseling and Higher Education </i></div>
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<i>Ohio University (OU)| Athens, OH| 45701</i></div>
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<i>Graduate Assistant</i></div>
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