Department of Health Professions
Board of Counseling
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
| Action | Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ends 8/7/2019 |
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7/26/19 4:15 pm
Commenter:
Warren Corson
Protect Parental Rights!
Protect Parental Rights!
- Parents are closest to their child’s challenges; they are in the best position to make healthcare decisions involving the wellbeing of their child.
- Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children.
- Some young people may have attractions they desire to change or moderate. Others may simply desire guidance from a counselor to live a chaste life. In either instance, there should be options for families to make informed decisions.
- The proposed ban would deny families the freedom to seek counseling aligned with their faith.
- Licensed professionals with years of education and experience should not be removed from the process of helping children work through these sensitive and deeply personal issues.
CommentID: 74397