Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
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Board of Psychology
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology [18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
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9/4/24  5:33 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

I support this
 

I support this. As a psychologist who is currently studying for this exam I have identified many problematic aspects of the test which I list below. It is in infuriating to be encouraged to practice from a social justice lens while also being forced to study information that is rooted in white supremacy.

Please see some of my notes below: 

There is virtually nothing about same sex parenting in regard to child rearing or development 

Queer/trans children a grossly overlooked. 

Sex/gender are used interchangeably which is incorrect usage of the terms (which I am sure I do not need to explain) 

The EPPP definition of Bilingualism referred to as someone who speaks English and another language which centers English language, another perspective that is rooted in white supremacy 

The EPPP definition of code-switching is based on a linguistics definition in which many of us know as culturally responsive practitioners there is a completely different definition in the psychology field (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/achieving-health-equity/202012/what-is-code-switching). However EPPP fails to acknowledge this. 

Lastly, I was appalled at how outdated racist theories remain in the study material and for what reason? Not only does the EPPP grossly ignore any nonwestern psychological theories and ideas, it further perpetuates anti-xyz (you name it), we are forced to learn this information to prove we are competent enough to practice. One of the disgusting theories of development was Khlobergs 1966 gender identity model which perpetuates gender stereotypes and completely ignored gender queer, fluid, trans, and questioning people. I could go on an on but as I study for this flawed test, I am reminded by unethical gatekeeping like this needs to end now. I support the petition. 

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