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Originally Posted by Protoform
I am not looking for money.
I just want the legal system of the US to force the APA (American Psychological Association) as well as all the other mental health associations in this country to demand all mental health clinics and professionals in private practice to change their disclosure statements to include the dangers of "romantic transference" and warn prospective clients of the psychological pain that they might endure if they feel attracted toward their therapist (this is not a rare occurrence in therapy).
I know that I am not alone on this one. It suffices to read the "Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist" forum to find out that the pain we experienced in therapy goes well beyond "feelings toward our therapists that we feel uncomfortable about". It is true that pain sometimes is part of therapy, but feeling unrequited love can hardly be considered therapeutic. It's just emotional torture which absolutely nothing positive can come out of.
Who wants to help me make a difference and prevent innocent people, especially those who are already emotionally vulnerable, from getting hurt?
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Hey,
You would have to go to each of the licensing boards instead of the associations. Because it is the licensing boards that has the power to enforce a change. The associations like the apa could recommend the disclosure but cannot enforce it.