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'''Advocates for Children in Therapy''' (ACT) is a ] ] led by Linda Rosa, RN, Executive Director, her spouse {{fact}} Larry Sarner,{{fact}} and Jean Mercer.{{fact}} A ] ] group{{fact}} whose mission is to provide advocacy by "Raising general public awareness of the dangers and cruelty of such practices". Together these three leaders of ACT have printed a book{{fact}}, "Attachment Therapy on Trial: The torture and death of Candice Newmaker," and market and sell the book to advance their agenda,{{fact}} "An exposé by ACT authors, published by Praeger" (see http://www.childrenintherapy.org/library/ATOT.html). '''Advocates for Children in Therapy''' (ACT) is a ] ] led by Linda Rosa, RN, Executive Director, her spouse Larry Sarner, and Jean Mercer. A ] ] group whose mission is to provide advocacy by "Raising general public awareness of the dangers and cruelty of such practices". Together these three leaders of ACT have printed a book, "Attachment Therapy on Trial: The torture and death of Candice Newmaker," and market and sell the book to advance their agenda, "An exposé by ACT authors, published by Praeger" (see http://www.childrenintherapy.org/library/ATOT.html). The facts in this paragraph can be verified by going to the ACT website.


== Acceptance by Mental Health Profession == == Acceptance by Mental Health Profession ==
Advocacy groups have a legitimate place in the American political scene. This group is not recognized nor accepted by the ],{{fact}} ],{{fact}} ],{{fact}} ],{{fact}} or any other large professional organizations.{{fact}} As such it is not part of the mainstream mental health professional community{{fact}} and it's advice is not sought by these groups, nor intended to be so.{{fact}} Advocacy groups have a legitimate place in the American political scene. This group is not recognized nor accepted by the ], ], ], ], or any other large professional organizations. As such it is not part of the mainstream mental health professional community and it's advice is not sought by these groups, nor intended to be so.


== Advocacy == == Advocacy ==
The group has advocated for the elimination of holding therapy,{{fact}} rebirthing therapy,{{fact}} and other clearly invasive and coercive methods{{fact}}; all of which are not generally considered acceptable practice by licensed mental health providers.{{fact}} The group has advocated for the elimination of holding therapy, rebirthing therapy, and other clearly invasive and coercive methods ; all of which are not generally considered acceptable practice by licensed mental health providers.


== Also See == == Also See ==

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Advocates for Children in Therapy (ACT) is a U.S. advocacy group led by Linda Rosa, RN, Executive Director, her spouse Larry Sarner, and Jean Mercer. A 501(c)(3) non-profit group whose mission is to provide advocacy by "Raising general public awareness of the dangers and cruelty of such practices". Together these three leaders of ACT have printed a book, "Attachment Therapy on Trial: The torture and death of Candice Newmaker," and market and sell the book to advance their agenda, "An exposé by ACT authors, published by Praeger" (see http://www.childrenintherapy.org/library/ATOT.html). The facts in this paragraph can be verified by going to the ACT website.

Acceptance by Mental Health Profession

Advocacy groups have a legitimate place in the American political scene. This group is not recognized nor accepted by the American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, or any other large professional organizations. As such it is not part of the mainstream mental health professional community and it's advice is not sought by these groups, nor intended to be so.

Advocacy

The group has advocated for the elimination of holding therapy, rebirthing therapy, and other clearly invasive and coercive methods Advocates for Children in Therapy official website; all of which are not generally considered acceptable practice by licensed mental health providers.

Also See

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