Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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8/7/19  10:52 am
Commenter: Thomas A Guaraldi

"ex-gay" conversion therapy
 

so-called conversion therapy has been condemned by science and Professionals all over the world. Study after study shows this so-called treatment does more damage to youths and people then ever helps. Of a person has a mind set to be LGBTQ , then no amount os shaming or discrediting will change that-the proof that being LGBTQ is not a mental illness is that so-called professionals stoop to such barbaric levels to try and show change, combined with dangerous drugs and family pressure to enforce the shaming and mental abuse of these so-called professionals.These harmful practices use rejection, shame, and psychological abuse to force young people to try and change who they are.These practices are known to be extremely dangerous and can lead to depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, and even suicide attempts.
what they are in effect doing is creating a long term patient base for them to continue treating well into adulthood. This practice is Wrong! the world knows it and the Many places that have banned and outlawed it uses know it!
These practices are known to be extremely dangerous and can lead to depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, and even suicide attempts.
medical professionals are Suppose to be a refuge for anyone to get help!!-NOT HARM!!
We can’t allow one more young person or anyone!. be targeted and hurt by these dangerous and discredited practices.
The Fate of Many young people and others Rest in your hands to do what is Right!-No matter what a political party claims! You are to be above politics!

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