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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8/7/19  12:54 pm
Commenter: Deacon Jim Benisek

Respect Parental Rights
 

Many children experience fleeting feelings of same sex attraction and even gender dysphoria (which remains a disorder according to the DSM).  Parents are in the best position to find appropriate counselors for their children.  This is a family issue in which political activists should not be involved.  Attempts to dictate the content of counseling infring upon our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and religion, all under the color of law.

Please do not enact this egregious policy.

CommentID: 75346