Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Psychology
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology [18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct/conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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7/27/19  9:01 am
Commenter: Elizabeth Browning

Individuals have the right to access ALL forms of counseling
 

The violations of fundamental rights encompassed by the proposed regulations are breathtaking in their number and scope. Eliminating access to any type of counseling in effect allows state employees to decide the future and health of every citizen. That level of control is not permitted by either the US Constitution or State law. Parents, not employees (in which are included representatives and career state employees such as regulators), have the authority and responsibility to make these decisions, especially regarding minors. Folks, it’s way above your pay grade.

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