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Knowing what we do not know about sexual orientation change efforts
Christopher H Rosik1, Stanton L Jones, A Dean Byrd
1Link Care Center, 1734 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711, USA. christopherrosik@linkcare.org
Abstract:
Comments on the original article, "Guidelines for psychological practice with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients," by the American Psychological Association (see record 2011-19419-001). The present authors notes that the APA has provided a very helpful document for those who do clinical work with individuals experiencing same-sex attractions. Psychologists no doubt need to be familiar with the literature described in these guidelines as a part of ethical practice. However, the present authors register concern regarding how the guidelines address sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE). They focus their critique on how the guidelines portray two issues pertaining to SOCE-effectiveness and harm-and conclude with a proposal to move the discussion forward via science.
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