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Counseling, Conscience, and the Constitution: What Chiles v. Salazar Means for Christian Counselors

Counseling, Conscience, and the Constitution: What Chiles v. Salazar Means for Christian Counselors

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | Aug 11, 2026 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

law, ethics, & liabilityIn March 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an unprecedented First Amendment decision in Chiles v. Salazar, with an 8-1 majority.1 This decision may reshape how states regulate counseling conversations involving sexual orientation and...

Serving Undocumented Clients with Wisdom, Compassion, and Integrity: Guidance for Christian Counselors

Serving Undocumented Clients with Wisdom, Compassion, and Integrity: Guidance for Christian Counselors

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | May 11, 2026 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

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Chiles v. Salazar: What’s at Stake for Christian Counselors

Chiles v. Salazar: What’s at Stake for Christian Counselors

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | Dec 2, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

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Latest Developments Under a New Administration and Their Impact on Christian Counselors

Latest Developments Under a New Administration and Their Impact on Christian Counselors

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | Oct 9, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

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United States v. Skrmetti: One of the Most Important Legal Cases of Our Decade

United States v. Skrmetti: One of the Most Important Legal Cases of Our Decade

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | Jul 15, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

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Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Counseling: A Guide for Christian Pastoral Counselors

Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Counseling: A Guide for Christian Pastoral Counselors

by Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. | Jul 15, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Law, Ethics, & Liability

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