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HB 1383 Marriage and family therapy; clarifies definition, adds appraisal.

Introduced by: Debra H. Rodman | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Marriage and family therapy; appraisal. Defines "marriage and family therapy" as the "appraisal and treatment" of cognitive, affective, or behavioral mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems through the application of therapeutic and family systems theories and techniques and delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families, singularly or in groups, for the purpose of treating such disorders. Under current law, "marriage and family therapy" is defined as the "assessment and treatment" of such disorders.


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