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Chiles v. Salazar: Implications for Psychology and Licensing—Presented by the Coalition of Psychology Practice Organizations

Date/Time: Friday, June 12, 12:00-1:00pm ET

Session Contributors: Steve Smith, JD (presenter) and Nanci Klein, PhD (discussant)

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Description

This Term, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Chiles v. Salazar, which involved a challenge to a Colorado statute prohibiting “conversion therapy.” A therapist challenged the law because she wished to offer “talk only” conversion therapy to help achieve the stated goals of clients. The therapy involved no procedures or medications. She therefore claimed that the Colorado law violated her 1st Amendment right to free speech. In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court agreed that the Colorado law violated the 1st Amendment. The decision calls into doubt the laws of about half the states that prohibit conversion therapy and raises questions about other licensing laws that apply to “talk only” therapy.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the holdings of the Chiles case.
  2. Understand the Court’s rationale and reasoning. 
  3. Consider the implications of the decision for the licensing and practice of psychology.

Notes

  • This presentation is not offered for continuing education.
  • This presentation is not intended to provide legal advice and should not replace professional legal consultation.
  • We will share attendee information with our CPPO partners.
  • Registration is open to all for $0
  • Webinar will be recorded and archived on https://psychologycoalition.org/resources/

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