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Resources for TherapistsThis section provides helps for therapists and counselors working in the area of same-sex attraction. If you are looking for a therapist in your area, contact the Evergreen headquarters. |
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Primers on Same-Sex Attraction
Why Gender-Affirmative Therapy? A Latter-day Perspective Characteristics of a Good Mentor by Steven Donaldson M.A. L.P.C. and Del Thornton, M.S.W. L.C.S.W. Understanding the Lesbian Client by Andria L. Sigler-Smalz. Because the lesbian struggle is a symptom of a woman's inner pain and conflicts, attaining the capacity for healthy same-sex relationships and opposite-sex relating is a manifestation of inner healing and growth. Many lesbian women who desire change will fully realize their goals. And even those who are elsewhere on the "success continuum" will grow and change through therapy, experiencing greater self-understanding and a sense of personal wholeness. Don't Forsake Homosexuals Who Want Help By Charles Socarides, Benjamin Kaufman, Joseph Nicolosi, Jeffrey Satinover and Richard Fitzgibbons. From Letters to the Editor, The Wall Street Journal, January 9, 1997. Every day young men seek help because they are experiencing an unwanted sexual attraction to other men, and are told that their condition is untreatable. It is not surprising that many of these young men fall into depression or despair when they are informed that a normal life with a wife and children is never to be theirs.... Young men and the parents of at-risk males have a right to know that prevention and effective treatment are available. They have a right to expect that every professional they consult will inform them of all their therapeutic options and allow them to make their own choices based on the best clinical evidence. A variety of studies have shown that between 25% and 50% of those seeking treatment experienced significant improvement. If a therapist feels for whatever reason that he cannot treat someone of this condition, he has an obligation to refer the patient to someone who will. Overcoming Pornography resources to help individuals avoid or overcome pornography Treatment is Ethical While it is true that no one should be coerced into treatment, the reverse is also true that no one should be denied treatment if they want it. Ultimately, it is an issue of personal freedom and self-determination. Therapists can also learn much from the sections of this Web site for Individuals and for Family, Friends, and Church Leaders.
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