the board decided to reject that proposed language so our families can keep choosing the care that fits their values. im honestly so relieved we got this outcome and i appreciate everyone who stuck with me on this. lets keep watching to make sure things stay this way for all …
December 8, 2019
Final supporters
The Utah Mental Health Licensing Boards are considering proposed language – language that was rejected by our state representatives in a bill introduced in the last legislative session – for new rules concerning therapy for children and teens who have questions concerning their sexual attractions or gender.
We certainly need to protect LGBT youth from any potential aversive or coercive therapy, but we also need to protect the right of all teens to discuss freely their concerns, questions, and values regarding any confusion they may be experiencing related to sex and gender.
We can draft more broadly inclusive protections and rule-making language that doesn’t leave out all our vulnerable youth than the language proposed by Equality Utah and out-of-state political activists. Their proposed language will strip Utah teens and Utah families of their opportunity to work with the licensed professional therapist of their choice who will honor their freely chosen values by restricting what a therapist can discuss.
Please sign the petition and ask the Licensing Boards to Protect All Teens by rejecting the language proposed by the Board of Psychologists and find new language that protects client self-determination of all teens and their families.
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September 28, 2019
just hit 500 signatures on this thing. honestly didnt think hed get this much traction so fast but its clear a lot of people care about keeping therapy options open for utah families.
Reached 500 supporters
September 27, 2019
September 25, 2019
we just hit a big milestone and it is honestly wild to see so many people backing this. im so grateful for everyone who has been spreading the word because it really shows how much this matters for our families.
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2019
221 Comments
I have a gay brother and several gay friends and am concerned about their vulnerability. However, NYC passed a similar bill and then repealed it, finding it to be a "gross intrusion into the fundamental rights of counselors and clients." Please. We don't need to go there.
Everyone should have the right to self-determine all aspects of their health care (including mental health) with unrestricted competent medical advice. Forcing medical practitioners to conform to popular cultural norms instead of science is not only incompetent, but unethical.
The language in question attempts to put all people exploring their sexual feeling in one box - the one box that the LGBTQ lobby says is the ONLY ONE that fits them. That attitude negates the individuality of each person and their right to self-determine what is best for them.
As a victim of abuse, I think it is horrifying that politicians and legislators think they should control what goes on inside a therapists office with his client. Doctors should be making those decisions based on the interactions with the client, not on a fear of political correctness.
As a mother of foster children who are struggling to put their lives together, I can tell you that children need all of their options. They need to be able to determine the course their lives will take, which means getting help for same sex attraction if they don't want it.
Thank you so much for being a voice for those of us that feel so strongly that our youth must be protected. Thank you for keeping this issue before the public.
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the board decided to reject that proposed language so our families can keep choosing the care that fits their values. im honestly so relieved we got this outcome and i appreciate everyone who stuck with me on this. lets keep watching to make sure things stay this way for all …
December 8, 2019
Final supporters
The Utah Mental Health Licensing Boards are considering proposed language – language that was rejected by our state representatives in a bill introduced in the last legislative session – for new rules concerning therapy for children and teens who have questions concerning their sexual attractions or gender.
We certainly need to protect LGBT youth from any potential aversive or coercive therapy, but we also need to protect the right of all teens to discuss freely their concerns, questions, and values regarding any confusion they may be experiencing related to sex and gender.
We can draft more broadly inclusive protections and rule-making language that doesn’t leave out all our vulnerable youth than the language proposed by Equality Utah and out-of-state political activists. Their proposed language will strip Utah teens and Utah families of their opportunity to work with the licensed professional therapist of their choice who will honor their freely chosen values by restricting what a therapist can discuss.
Please sign the petition and ask the Licensing Boards to Protect All Teens by rejecting the language proposed by the Board of Psychologists and find new language that protects client self-determination of all teens and their families.
Updates
September 28, 2019
just hit 500 signatures on this thing. honestly didnt think hed get this much traction so fast but its clear a lot of people care about keeping therapy options open for utah families.
Reached 500 supporters
September 27, 2019
September 25, 2019
we just hit a big milestone and it is honestly wild to see so many people backing this. im so grateful for everyone who has been spreading the word because it really shows how much this matters for our families.
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2019
221 Comments
We certainly need to protect LGBT youth from any potential aversive or coercive therapy, but we also need to protect the right of all teens to discuss freely their concerns, questions, and values regarding any confusion they may be experiencing related to sex and gender.
I have a gay brother and several gay friends and am concerned about their vulnerability. However, NYC passed a similar bill and then repealed it, finding it to be a "gross intrusion into the fundamental rights of counselors and clients." Please. We don't need to go there.
Everyone should have the right to self-determine all aspects of their health care (including mental health) with unrestricted competent medical advice. Forcing medical practitioners to conform to popular cultural norms instead of science is not only incompetent, but unethical.
The language in question attempts to put all people exploring their sexual feeling in one box - the one box that the LGBTQ lobby says is the ONLY ONE that fits them. That attitude negates the individuality of each person and their right to self-determine what is best for them.
As a victim of abuse, I think it is horrifying that politicians and legislators think they should control what goes on inside a therapists office with his client. Doctors should be making those decisions based on the interactions with the client, not on a fear of political correctness.
As a mother of foster children who are struggling to put their lives together, I can tell you that children need all of their options. They need to be able to determine the course their lives will take, which means getting help for same sex attraction if they don't want it.
Thank you so much for being a voice for those of us that feel so strongly that our youth must be protected. Thank you for keeping this issue before the public.
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We certainly need to protect LGBT youth from any potential aversive or coercive therapy, but we also need to protect the right of all teens to discuss freely their concerns, questions, and values regarding any confusion they may be experiencing related to sex and gender.