A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
Two good features in a row in the Christian Post — this one favorably discusses the sexual identity therapy framework. We posted a news release on Monday regarding the framework which the CP folks used to help craft this story.
In light of the Exodus statement regarding the techniques displayed by Richard Cohen in the media, I thought it good to point out that the sexual identity therapy framework specifically identifies “holding therapy” as being inappropriate. From the framework: Therapists should maintain professional boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. Therapists should follow ethical guidelines of their … Continue reading “Holding therapy and the Sexual Identity Therapy Framework”
This is a draft of an article that is looking for a home. Dr. Cummings related his experience in private practice working personally with an estimated 2,000 plus gay clients. The HMO (Kaiser-Permanente) where he was Chief of Mental Health used their experience with between 15,000 and 16,000 gay and lesbian people to form policies … Continue reading “Sexual identity therapy: An interview with Dr. Nicholas Cummings”
Emails are running mostly positive regarding the sexual identity therapy paradigm. Used by permission, here is a reaction to the column, A Valued Life: Good morning Dr. Throckmorton: As a 63 year old man who has struggled with same sex sexual attractions for as long as I can remember, I found the subject of the … Continue reading “More on sexual identity therapy and values”
Within the next couple of weeks, Grove City College will publish the sexual identity therapy guidelines authored by Mark Yarhouse and me. In preparation for this, I am putting together materials to help describe how they can be implemented. One such paper is a narrative of an interview I conducted with David Akinsanya of the … Continue reading “Sexual Identity Therapy: How it begins”