Compliance Issues
On the Use of Facilitation Tactics
Can therapists still legally use facilitation tactics like a minor patient’s preferred pronouns, cross-gender new name, promote cross-dressing and the use of chest binders now that physical transitioning of minors is illegal in TX? Looking for Loopholes for Facilitation Tactics I’ve seen that question posed in online groups by counselors looking for loopholes to continue…
Read MorePaxton Opinion KP-0401 Reviewed (Child Abuse)
Just finished studying the Paxton Opinion KP-0401 from 2022 (again) which clarified the relationship of GAC to child abuse in TX. Here’s a summary of the key takeaway points for mental health counselors. Two Primary Questions Matt Krause, Chair of the House Committee on General Investigating posed two key questions of Paxton’s office: 1. Does…
Read MoreBoard Members Serving Two Masters
In a separate post we cleared up the misinformation about the licensing boards having anything to do with the genesis of SB14, but that brings up two questions we need to address. Where do the loyalties of each professional board member live, and what is their duty towards encouraging TX licensees when it comes to…
Read MoreSplitting the Hairs of Facilitation
If the letter writing, blockers, hormones and surgeries are outlawed by TX SB14 then the question becomes, “are the GAC tactics utilized prior to the letter-writing, the social transitioning phase, still allowed since not specifically enumerated in the bill, or are they also illegal? Do they qualify as facilitation?” Are MHCP Licensees Covered? TX AG…
Read MoreAddressing Dangerous Beliefs
The TX AG’s recent Opinion (KP-0518) and BHEC’s recent “Guidance on the Treatment of Gender Identity-Related Concerns” position clarification document have really stirred up a stink in the online groups of GAC therapists (The Toddlersphere) regarding their dangerous beliefs. Addressing Dangerous Beliefs Aside from illuminating their belief that they’re all somehow legal experts, their out-of-control…
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