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In reply to the discussion: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids [View all]Shrek
(4,428 posts)35. If you would, expand a bit on the risks
Here's a quote from the opinion:
Kaley Chiles holds a masters degree in clinical mental health and a state counseling license in Colorado. Ms. Chiles does not begin counseling with any predetermined goals; instead, she sits down with clients, discusses their goals, and then formulates methods of counseling that will most benefit them, seeking throughout to respect her clients fundamental right of self-determination. On matters of sexuality and gender, Ms. Chiless clients, including young people, often have different goals: Some are content with their sexual orientation and gender identity and want help with social issues or family relationships, while others hope to reduce or eliminate unwanted sexual attractions, change sexual behaviors, or grow in the experience of harmony with their bodies. With all those clients, Ms. Chiles seeks to help them reach their stated objectives.
What's the risk in discussing topics that the client has expressly asked to discuss?
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
OP
I don't know that there's a live case coming through the courts that would challenge Obergefell
Prairie Gates
Yesterday
#15
I could accept this, though not like it, if this principle were being applied anything like equally
dsc
Yesterday
#3
This is an excerpt from the Kagan & Sotomayor concurring opinion. Justice Kagan authored it & Justice Sotomayor joined.
24601
Yesterday
#6
Yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater is "only speech" as well, but it is regulated.
SunSeeker
Yesterday
#16
WTF? It is not a Free Speech question. It is a medical, sociological, and ethical question.
Martin68
Yesterday
#10
If that is what the decision is based on, then it does seem reasonable to me. As long as advice is freely requested and
Martin68
Yesterday
#22
Many of the people undergoing conversion therapy are minors forced by their bigoted Christian parents.
Lonestarblue
Yesterday
#26
I agree entirely. My point is if the subject request advice, that is legit. Does the court finding allow parents to
Martin68
19 hrs ago
#31
Abuse because of a child's gender identity or sexual orientation certainly isn't a domain exclusive to Christianity.
24601
17 hrs ago
#32
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LetMyPeopleVote
Yesterday
#27
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LetMyPeopleVote
Yesterday
#28