Coming Out Straight: Understanding and Healing HomosexualityThe author, a former homosexual, now married with three children, struggled for most of his life with unwanted same sex attractions. He was not able to locate professional help since there was little understanding of his condition. He eventually became a psychotherapist and in the process of healing himself developed both a ground breaking understanding of same sex attractions and a comprehensive treatment plan for healing homosexuality that has worked for thousands of men and women. In simple language, the book presents the basic causes of same sex attractions, a clear model for recovery and stories of individuals who have made the change. In three parts the author shares his own story and the root causes of homosexuality, a four stage plan for healing and recovery and the healing of homophobia. |
Contents
Definitions and Causes of SameSex Attractions | 17 |
Steve | 55 |
Four Stages of Recovery | 63 |
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Coming Out Straight: Understanding and Healing Homosexuality Richard A. Cohen No preview available - 2001 |
Coming Out Straight: Understanding and Healing Homosexuality Richard Cohen No preview available - 2006 |
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