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Coming Out Straight
 
Richard Cohen, former homosexual and psychotherapist, now married with 3 children, struggled for much of his life with unwanted same-sex attraction (SSA). He tried desperately to find professionals who understood his condition and help him heal. Because “it was so difficult to explain myself to therapists, who didn’t have a clue,” Cohen eventually became a psychotherapist and developed both a ground-breaking understanding of same-sex attractions and a comprehensive treatment plan for healing unwanted SSA. Coming Out Straight not only details Cohen’s personal journey out of homosexuality, but also recounts his experiences in helping men, women and adolescents heal their gender identity.
 
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In simple language, Coming Out Straight, presents the basic causes of same-sex attraction, a clear model of recovery, and stories of individuals who made the change. The book has three parts: Part I, the author shares his own story and the root causes of same-sex attraction. Part II presents a four-stage model of recovery and healing. Part III discusses guidance for families.
Coming Out Straight is available as:
  • A Hardbound Edition
  • A 2nd Edition Paperback (January 2006)
  • A German Edition (To order a copy in German, please click on www.brunnen-verlag.de)
  • A Polish Edition (To order a copy in Polish, please click on www.odwaga.oaza.org.pl
    and then click on Publikacje.)
  • A Spanish editon (available in our online store)  
  • A CD/MP3 Edition
Part I: Understanding 
  1. My Story: Coming Out Straight
  2. Definitions & Causes of Same-Sex Attractions 
  3. Steve
 Part II: Healing
  1. Process of Healing: Four Stages of Recovery
  2. Christian
  3. Theraputic Tools and Techniuques
  4. Mark
  5.  Anger: Accessing Personal Power
  6. Joseph
  7. Touch: The Need for Bonding and Attachment
  8.  Bonnie
  9. Mentoring: Restoring Love
  10. Slade 

    Part III: Compassion

    1. Guidence for
    2. A Final Thought
    Endorsements for Coming Out Straight

    "In this self-help book, ex-gay psychotherapist Cohen (the author of Alfie's Home, a children's book about a sexually abused boy) writes for gays and lesbians who want to transition to heterosexuality. His comprehensive, well-written, well-organized, and heavily referenced guide views homosexuality as a symptom of disrupted affiliation with the same-sex parent and incomplete feelings of maleness/femaleness, building on the theories of Joseph Nicolosi and Elizabeth Moberly. Cohen's approach is sympathetic and rational and leans mostly on psychosocial factors, but he also assumes nondenominational religious affiliation."     -The Library Journal, July 2001

    "In this book, Richard Cohen shares his compelling personal story in which he journeys from homosexuality to a new life as husband and father. The transition has offered him valuable insights into the nature and healing of same-sex attractions." -Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, Author, Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality,  President Emeritus, National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality

    "In the midst of controversy over homosexuality, Coming Out Straight presents a clear understanding of the causes and healing of same-sex attractions. This is an invaluable resource for the mental health professional, clergy, and those who struggle themselves." -Dr. Jeffrey Satinover Author, Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth

    "I strongly recommend Coming Out Straight for both homosexuals and heterosexuals. It is compassionately written with clarity and precision for those wishing to gain a deeper insight into the dynamics of homosexuality and for those struggling to change." -Rabbi Samuel Rosenburg, LCSW, Clinical Director, JONAH (Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality)

    "Coming Out Straight is a lifesaving book for our families. It is a must read for those who need to learn to love those who deal with same-sex attractions." -Regina Griggs, Executive Director, PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays.)

      
      
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