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Are YOUR Spiritual or Pastoral Services Protected?

 

 

 

Thousands of Spiritual Providers are unknowingly at-risk of losing their businesses.

 

Did you know that ECCLESIASTICAL PROVIDERS are being shut down and fined by state regulatory boards for offering “psychology or mental health services” without a license?

This includes spiritual and pastoral counselors, chaplains, and other practitioners who provide ecclesiastical or alternative services.

Under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states have the right to regulate the practice of psychology and mental health services.

While Spiritual and Ecclesiastical Practitioners provide alternative paths to healing and wellness, these types of providers often find themselves caught in the crosshairs of state regulatory agencies who are allowed to determine what qualifies as “practicing mental health counseling.”

And anyone who does so is required by law to have a license.

What this means for Spiritual and Ecclesiastical Providers >>

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While many spiritual and ecclesiastical providers such as pastoral counselors offer therapeutic advice and counseling, states are tightening controls over who can provide these services.

Spiritual and ecclesiastical providers are facing legal repercussions for providing their services without a state license for mental health counseling.

What this means to YOU as a Spiritual or Ecclesiastical Provider: Without a license for your services, you can be fined and shut down at any time by the state.

This is true even if you have proper training and certification to provide your services.

Learn how to protect your services



The state is continuing to crack down on spiritual & ecclesiastical providers without mercy.

 

Don't Let This Happen to You

Without a defendable legal basis, you risk fines of up to $15,000+ if you’re caught PLUS losing your holistic business & possible jail time.

 

What does it take to provide spiritual and pastoral services legally? Many spiritual practitioners offer therapeutic advice and counseling for helping those with depression, anxiety, marital issues, and more.

In some states, this may be considered “mental health counseling or therapy,” where a license is required. In other states, the laws may be confusing and inconsistent, but are rarely ever in the spiritual or ecclesiastical practitioner’s favor.

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As a spiritual or ecclesiastical practitioner, it is important to be aware of the laws regarding specific regulations on offering these services. Several states are increasing crackdowns because of these regulations, putting many practitioners at risk.

Getting caught can lead to you losing your business, paying hefty fines or even jail time.

The good news is: Our team can help you operate your services legally and worry-free through our PWA License Program.

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In our 20+ years of experience, we have seen legal action taken against thousands of spiritual and holistic practitioners by the state.

YES! My spiritual or pastoral services need protection ASAP!

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Can the state really come after me?

YES, state regulatory boards are continuing to crack down on spiritual and ecclesiastical providers just for offering services the world needs. When it comes to holistic health, they show no mercy.

There are several ways they hunt down spiritual and ecclesiastical providers:

  • Undercover agents: A state board official may come to your business posing as a client to gather evidence against you. 
  • Sneaky phone calls: Other times, they may just call and inquire about your services to gather what they need against you.
  • Promoting your services: If you advertise your services on social media or on your website, they have all the evidence they need to convict you. (This is true EVEN IF you disclose that you are not a registered dietitian or nutritionist, doctor, etc.)
  • Client complaints: If you receive a client complaint, the state can come to investigate the services you’re providing.

 

Before you know it, you have a cease-and-desist order to shut down your business, with no legal basis to defend yourself.

YES! I want to protect my spiritual services

 

How to Protect Your Spiritual or Pastoral Services

The PWA has been the long-term leader in protecting spiritual and holistic providers with the BEST legal defense for their services through our License Program for more than 20 years.

Some of the many benefits you'll receive as a licensed holistic practitioner with the PWA:

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  1. Best Legal Protection for alternative providers GUARANTEED
  2. Professional License to provide ecclesiastical services, which gives you protection to provide your services in the US & internationally
  3. Spiritual Endorsement for providers qualified to guide members on the doctrinal guide of your faith
  4. Be a part of the largest Alternative Health Community & network with like-minded practitioners who also believe in the mission to help clients achieve better health, naturally
  5. Custom Profile on the PWA Practitioner Directory to market your services & gain new clients
  6. Licensing Course & Training Module to learn everything you need to know about providing your services legally

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We make it EASY to protect your spiritual or pastoral services and get peace-of-mind through our PWA License Program. Join in 3 easy steps:

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Complete the short application (2 minutes or less!)

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Verify your holistic training & qualifications

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Complete the exclusive PWA license course & join the community!

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Additional Resources

Check out these FREE resources on providing spiritual or pastoral services safely and legally.

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License Webinar

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