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David Anderson endorsed 2016-05-02 10:05:27 -0500I’m a graduate student in my 5th semester earning my M.Ed in Counseling and Human Development from LWC, and I sincerely oppose this legislation as I will be pursing my license for being a LPC in the state of TN. Despicable, vile, and right out hateful legislation disguised as protecting “counselors” when it only serves to harm LGBTQI people and disregard counseling ethics. Any counselor agreeing with this legislation I strongly urge to read my blog about it and reconsider this:
<a href=“”https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/“>https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/”>https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/Counseling Unconditionally
The map shown above represents mental health providers in Tennessee who provide affirmative services, especially in regards to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Please click on the top right of the map to make it larger so you can search your address/location to find counselors close to you and more information about them (e.g., website, e-mail address, insurance options, etc.).
The "Counseling Discrimination Law" (formerly HB1840) passed in 2016 highlights the need for counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health providers to speak out for inclusive and affirmative practices. We urge any mental health provider to endorse the statement at the bottom of the page.
As counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers serving clients in Tennessee, we affirm that we do not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity and we will not use our own sincerely held principles as a reason to turn clients away.
Note: The Tennessee Equality Project and the Tennessee Equality Project Foundation reserve the right to refuse membership to any provider or revoke a provider's listing.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
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David Anderson signed VETO Hate Bill 1840, the Counseling Discrimination bill via Emily Hand 2016-04-06 21:25:37 -0500
VETO Hate Bill 1840, the Counseling Discrimination bill
Please, add your voice and urge Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to veto this discriminatory bill.
Dear Governor Haslam,
We urge you to veto HB1840, which allows counselors to turn away clients based on the counselor's biases and values. This bill puts the focus on the desires of counselors rather than on the needs of clients, damaging the counseling profession and putting clients at risk.
An anti-bullying amendment was stripped from the bill in the House Health Committee leaving youth vulnerable in areas where mental health services are not widely available.
Thank you for considering our views.
David Anderson
The guy who likes to talk about uncomfortable things like shame, fear, authenticity, & vulnerability.