APA revises treatment guidelines to allow counselors to help clients reject their same-sex identity (ethical, homosexual)

[LuckyGem]

For many years, Dr. Throckmorton felt he was breaking a professional taboo by telling his clients they could construct satisfying lives by, in effect, shunting their sexuality to the side, even if that meant living celibately. That ran against the trend in counseling toward "gay affirming" therapy -- encouraging clients to embrace their sexuality.
But in a striking departure, the American Psychological Association said Wednesday that it is ethical -- and can be beneficial -- for counselors to help some clients reject gay or lesbian attractions.

Interesting news.

The article goes on to say that they are not condemning homosexuality.

I think this is a step in the right direction.

And you?

A New Therapy on Faith and Sexual Identity - WSJ.com

[AnUnidentifiedMale]

Believe it or not, I think it's great. It's not the path that I would choose because I wouldn't want to constantly feel a need to suppress my feelings - that's a stressful way to live - but for some, their religion or faith may override their sexual attractions and emotions. For them, I think it could be an excellent way to handle the "problem".

To me, the most important thing is that they're denouncing the "change therapy" that clearly doesn't work. It's much healthier to tell people, "Your attractions can't be changed, but the way you deal with them can."

Good post, LuckyGem.