Hello, my name is Kayla Kemp. I am a student at the University of Iowa’s Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program. I am inviting you to participate in a research study titled “Advocate Identity and Advocacy Competencies Across the Counseling Career Span.”  

The purpose of the study is to explore advocate identity and advocacy competencies in counselors and counselors-in-training across the career span. I hope to learn more about how advocacy competencies evolve over time and what educational and professional development experiences impact advocate identity. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at University of Iowa

You are eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:  

• hold current, relevant state licensure for counseling (e.g., tLMHC, LMHC, LPCC, licensed school counselor) and are actively engaged in clinical work with clients and/or students 

  or 

• hold status as a counselor-in-training and are enrolled in a CACREP-accredited master's program

This survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Participants who complete the survey will be given the option to enter into a drawing for a $20 Visa e-gift card.  If you are interested in participating, please click the link below. If you know of anyone who fits this criterion and is interested in this study, please feel free to forward them this email. 

Link to survey: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74LMD3ZXU2G9xpc  

For additional information about this study, please contact Kayla Kemp at kayla-kemp@uiowa.edu or Dr. Laura Gallo at laura-gallo@uiowa.edu. 

Thank you, 

Kayla Kemp, MA, tLMHC (she, her, hers) 

PhD Student | Graduate Research Assistant 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 

University of Iowa | Counselor Education and Supervision 

Greetings! 

My name is Julia Slocum and I’m a graduate student in Counseling Psychology at Iowa State University working with Dr. Nathaniel Wade. I want to bring your attention to our research study: A Survey of Licensed Psychotherapists’ Use of and Attitudes Toward Walk and Talk Therapy. The purpose of this study is to explore psychotherapists’ perceptions and experiences of Walk and Talk Therapy (WTT). You do not need to have ever used WTT in your practice to participate, as we aim to collect the perspectives of all psychotherapists - not just those who have used this approach. 

WTT is the integration of movement and talk therapy and has been established as a viable psychotherapy option, but research has not kept pace with its growing popularity. This survey explores respondents’ past use of WTT, how helpful and hindering they perceive or have experienced WTT to be, and whether respondents are considering conducting WTT sessions in the future. The survey also asks about behaviors and attitudes related to therapists’ relationship with exercise and nature, as well as physical access to and sense of safety and belonging in natural outdoor spaces. 

Survey Link:  https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCFssvRvtTCAPie

Eligibility & Participation

You are eligible to participate in this study if you:
1. Are a currently licensed psychotherapist, and
2. Practice anywhere in the US, and
3. Work with individual adult clients in in-person, out-patient treatment 

Participation in this study involves approximately 15-30 minutes to complete an online survey.

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time without any consequences. Respondents may enter a drawing for one of five $50 gift cards.

The success of this study lies in the participation of licensed psychotherapists of all backgrounds nationwide, so we invite you to share the link above with your professional networks. If sharing via social media, please adjust the post’s settings to not allow for comments, sharing, and/or tagging, if possible. 

Contact Information 

For any questions or research-related concerns please contact:

·   Julia Slocum: jaslocum@iastate.edu

·   Dr. Nathaniel Wade: nwade@iastate.edu

The study has received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB (#23-322) at Iowa State University, ensuring your rights as a research subject are protected and kept confidential.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to meaningful research within the field of mental health.

Warmly,

Julia