Resources and Support for Healing
Recently, a reader contacted me to let me know about a resource that some of you may find valuable: a forum on PsychCentral dedicated to those who have been abused by their therapists. Because I have not participated in this group myself I cannot personally recommend it; it’ll be up to each of you individually …
Heather left an update in a comment on my last post about Lynette’s Law and I just wanted to make sure everyone saw it. It takes a lot of courage to do what Heather’s doing, so please give her your support! Here also is the Lynette’s Law website, where I think she posts updates. http://www.lynetteslaw4maryland.com/ Good …
I’m sorry to be reporting that Maryland did not pass the bill to criminalize sexual abuse of mental health patients, though the bill requiring background checks of mental health professionals did pass. Despite what must be a very disappointing outcome for the supporters, I do believe that Heather Sinclair’s tireless efforts to get Lynette’s Law …
Yes! Check it out on NBC New York: After I-Team Investigation, Lawmakers Pass Bill to Close Therapist Sex Abuse Loophole Law would make reporting of statutory rape mandatory for therapists and mental health counselors By Chris Glorioso and Tom Burke Thursday, Jun 21, 2012 The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would …
A while back, I received an email from a survivor of therapist sexual abuse. She and I had been in touch, and she was struggling with her feelings about her former therapist and about taking legal action against him. She wrote: The conflicting feelings that I have come and go on a regular basis. One day I am …
For those of you living in New York, you may want to check out this article and add your voice to this process: A state assemblyman is drafting legislation that would close a legal loophole, first reported by the I-Team, that keeps statutory rape complaints about psychotherapists from being forwarded to law enforcement by the …