LPPs provide therapy for people with or without a religious interest or orientation. What are their Ethical Standards?
LPPs adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the American Psychological Association. These Codes require them to work in conjunction with others and not in isolation. They also receive ongoing consultation in order to provide optimum treatment and collegial input. It is the prevailing ethic of pastoral psychotherapy that every effort be made to treat everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. (Adapted and Excerpted from Questions and Answers about Licensed Pastoral Psychotherapists published by the New Hampshire Pastoral Psychotherapists Association) Where can I learn more abour Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy? The American Association of Pastoral Counselors has an excellent website: http://www.aapc.org What is the NH Mental Health Bill of Rights? MENTAL HEALTH BILL OF RIGHTS “This Mental Health Bill of Rights is provided by law to persons receiving mental health services in the State of New Hampshire. Its purpose is to protect the r
