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Here are their politically-motivated statements from the "Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation" report, together with the FACTS.
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APA: Six member task force (made up of exclusively gay/lesbian or pro-gay therapists) reviewed 83 studies on sexual reorientation conducted between 1960 - 2007, and determined these studies showed serious methodological problems, therefore changing one's sexual orientation does not work.
FACT: These strictly pro-gay therapists chose to ignore over 600 peer-reviewed scientific studies, written about in the NARTH Journal of Human Sexuality,* which documented that changing from a homosexual to heterosexual orientation is possible. They ignored the compelling stories of men and women who came out of homosexuality and now live heterosexual lives.
Former Homosexual and Psychotherapist, Richard Cohen,
with his wife and three children
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APA: These types of therapies may cause harm to the client, such as depression or suicidal ideation.
FACT: Again, the NARTH Journal cited 600 peer-reviewed scientific studies showing overwhelmingly that reorientation therapies helped clients experience a sense of self-worth and well-being. Those like Richard Cohen and so many others are fulfilling their heterosexual dreams.
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APA: Homosexuality is not an emotional or mental disorder.
FACT: Same-sex attraction (SSA) is the result of many unresolved emotional wounds (temperamental, environmental, and familial) and unmet needs for love (lack of sufficient bonding with same-gender parent/peers). Furthermore, there is NO medical or DNA test that shows a person has homosexual tendencies. People are not born with SSA, therefore, change is possible!
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APA: Gays and lesbians can live happy and productive lives.
FACT: Homosexual behavior is associated with a significantly higher risk for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders than heterosexuality, documented in numerous scientific studies, largely ignored by the APA.
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APA: Therapists helping religously motivated clients with unwanted SSA should: 1) tell them therapy to change one's sexual orientation does not work, 2) suggest they change churches that are gay-affirming, 3) help the client deflect the desires, or 4) help them live celibate lives.
FACT: It is irresponsible to tell a client that changing from a homosexual to heterosexual orientation is not possible. This is not scientifically accurate. It is irresponsible to tell a client to seek a "gay-affirming" church or synagogue; we need to help all clergy become more informed about the real facts about SSA. It is irresponsible and punishing to say that someone has to live a life of suffering without hope for change.
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We at IHF promote the truth about SSA in love. We defend the client's right of self-determination and autonomy. We stand for all parents, family members, and friends of SSA loved ones to know the FACTS without prejudice.
The APA is succumbing to a one-sided hand clapping gay-affirming ideology to keep homosexual activists happy.
We at IHF, along with our colleagues (www.pathinfo.org), stand straight and proud to defend the rights of those who do not have a voice and need to be heard and protected.
Please stand with us to make a difference!
Please contribute $25 monthly to help us promote the truth about SSA and defend everyone who experiences SSA and their loved ones. We love the homosexual community more than they love themselves.
We know this APA decision will momentarily give them what they want, but NOT what they need. The truth will "come out" and lives will ultimately be set free!
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