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Unfortunately I do not feel that I am able to provide the counseling that you need and desire. I am sorry that we will not be able to engage in counseling together, but I feel that another counselor would be better able to assist you. I am providing you the names of three (or other number) counselors (or other title depending on desires) who may be able to provide you with the counseling services that you desire. Should you need the names of additional counselors or further information to assist you in finding a counselor who can address your needs please feel free to contact me. Best of luck in your counseling.  \nSincerely,  \nTherapist  \nReferralLetter:  \nDate  \nClient name and address  \nDear Client,  \nThank you for consulting me regarding regarding your counseling needs. I am pleased to be able to provide you the names of three (or other number) counselors (or other title depending on desires) who may be able to provide you with the counseling services that you desire. Should you need the names of additional counselors or further information to assist you in finding a counselor who can address your needs please feel free to contact me.  \nSincerely,  \nTherapist  \nTermination Letter – Not working out: Date  \nClient name and address  \nDear Client,  \nThank you for allowing me the opportunity and pleasure to serve you by providing counseling services. This is to memorialize that we are terminating our counseling relationship at this time. I hope you have found the counseling work we have done fruitful and helpful. I am terminating our counseling relationship at this time because it appears that our continued work together would not be fruitful and I do not feel that I have the capacity to address your counseling needs at this time. I am providing you the names of three (or other number) counselors (or other title depending on desires) who may be able to provide you with the counseling services that you desire. Should you need the names of additional counselors or further information to assist you in finding a counselor who can address your needs please feel free to contact me. I wish you the best as you move forward with your life.  \nSincerely,  \nTherapist  \nTermination Letter – Completion of Counseling: Date  \nClient name and address  \nDear Client,  \nThank you for allowing me the opportunity and pleasure to serve you by providing counseling services. This is to memorialize that we are terminating our counseling relationship at this time. I hope you have found our counseling work fruitful and helpful. It is rewarding to know that we have jointly determined that our work together is completed. I wish you the best as you move forward with your life. Should you feel the need for counseling in the future please, know that I am available to engage in future counseling with you.  \nSincerely, Therapist","cbCaino9cCLbMX6v","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaino9cCLbMX6v","pdf",15880,"English","# Letter Declining Potential Client\n# Referral Letter\n# Termination Letter – Not working out\n# Termination Letter – Completion of Counseling","[{\"question\":\"What does the template for declining a potential client include?\",\"answer\":\"It thanks the client for consulting about counseling needs, states the counselor cannot provide the needed services, and offers referral names of alternative counselors.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the referral and termination letters differ in purpose?\",\"answer\":\"The referral letter focuses on providing counselor names for the client’s continued support. 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