Chiles v. Salazar: Implications for Psychology and Licensing

Presented by the Coalition of Psychology Practice Organizations

Friday, June 12, 12:00-1:00 pm ET

Presented by Steve Smith, JD, with Nanci Klein, PhD, as Discussant

The Coalition of Psychology Practice Organizations (CPPO)* is hosting a webinar, Chiles v. Salazar: Implications for Psychology and Licensing, on June 12. This event is free to join. If you cannot join us live, a recording will be posted to https://psychologycoalition.org/.   Register Today

Course 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.

Please note, this presentation is not offered for continuing education.

*The Coalition of Psychology Practice Organizations (CPPO) is a voluntary coalition of practice-oriented psychology organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being and professional growth of psychologists and psychology students, with an emphasis on doctoral level practitioners or those in preparation, through collaboration, resource sharing, and programmatic development. Learn more here: https://psychologycoalition.org/.

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