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Treating homosexuality: a response to Yarhouse
1Fresno Medical Education Program University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.
Christian Bioethics
|March 15, 2005
Summary
This study examines Professor Yarhouse's identity synthesis model for sexual modification therapy. It critiques the model's approach to clients seeking homosexualization, particularly concerning Christian therapist referrals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Theology
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Professor Mark A. Yarhouse's identity synthesis model focuses on the formation of sexual identity rather than changing sexual orientation.
- The model's autonomy-emphasizing aspects raise questions about therapeutic referrals for clients pursuing "homosexualization."
Discussion:
- Critique of the identity synthesis model's implications for directing self-identified homosexual clients.
- Ethical considerations for Christian therapists regarding referrals for clients seeking "homosexualization."
Key Insights:
- The identity synthesis model may permit referrals for clients desiring "homosexualization."
- Disagreement exists on the ethical permissibility of such referrals within Christian therapeutic contexts.
Outlook:
- Further exploration of ethical guidelines for therapists working with homosexual clients.
- Continued dialogue on the integration of psychological models with theological perspectives on sexuality.
Keywords:
Mental Health Therapies