My name is Phibawan Syiemlieh, and I am a doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Ohio University. 

I am writing this to request you to invite your students to participate in my research study examining the relationship between guilt and shame proneness, supervisee self-disclosure, and the supervision working alliance in counseling supervision (IRB-FY25-289). 

The purpose of this study is to explore how guilt and shame proneness impact supervisees’ self-disclosure and the quality of the supervisory working alliance during clinical supervision. By participating, you will be contributing to a deeper understanding of factors that impact counselor training and professional growth.

Participant Eligibility

To participate in this study, you must

• Be 18 years of age or older.

• Be either:

• A counseling student currently enrolled in a practicum or internship course at a CACREP-accredited institution and under clinical supervision, physically located in the United States of America,or

• A licensed professional counselor currently under clinical supervision, physically located in the United States of America

What to Expect

If you choose to participate, you will complete a survey designed to gather information on your levels of guilt and shame, your level of self-disclosure during supervision and your supervision experiences with your supervisor. The survey is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Voluntary Participation and Confidentiality

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequence. All responses will be kept confidential, and no personal identifying information will be collected.

Potential Benefits and Risks

Your insights will help inform best practices in clinical supervision and counselor training. While answering some questions, you may experience discomfort due to reflecting on past experiences or emotions. Support resources will be provided in the event that any distress arises.

How to Participate

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in participating, please follow this link to access the survey and consent form:https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kH1Y3oEdPOOKKG 

For any questions about the study, please feel free to reach out to me directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or my advisor, Dr. Christine Bhat This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to the field of counselor education and clinician supervision. Your time and insights are greatly appreciated.

Warm regards,