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TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 30TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
CHAPTER 681PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SUBCHAPTER BAUTHORIZED COUNSELING METHODS AND PRACTICES
RULE §681.31Counseling Methods and Practices
ISSUE 01/18/2008
ACTION Proposed
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
The use of specific methods, techniques, or modalities within the practice of professional counseling is limited to professional counselors appropriately trained and competent in the use of such methods, techniques, or modalities. Authorized counseling methods techniques and modalities may include, but are not restricted to, the following:

  (1) - (13)(No change.)

  (14)expressive [therapies which utilize therapeutic] modalities utilized in the treatment of interpersonal, emotional or mental health issues, chemical dependency, or human developmental issues. Modalities include but are not limited to[, including, but not limited to], music [therapy], art [therapy], dance [or] movement [therapy, hippotherapy], or the use of [other] techniques employing animals in providing treatment [therapy as described previously];

  (15) - (17)(No change.)

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 7, 2008

TRD-200800071

Judy Powell

Chair

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Earliest possible date of adoption: February 17, 2008

For further information, please call: (512) 458-7111 x6972

 

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