ApRiL FOols DaY AnnOunCemeNt!

Today, I am holding a news conference in Nashville to announce I am leaving academia to begin my music career. It has been a great run in the land of books and standard deviations but it is time to start pursuing these foolish dreams. Wish me the best… UPDATE: 4/2/07 – First day out was…

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Changes at NARTH, PFOX

Without fanfare, NARTH and PFOX have eliminated most references to Richard Cohen from their websites. Although it is hard to know exactly what it means, this is a pretty significant move.

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Holding therapy and the Sexual Identity Therapy Framework

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…

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