Cohen, Richard A., 1952 -

Coming out straight : understanding and healing homosexuality / [print] Richard Cohen. - second edition. - Winchester, Virginia : Oakhill Press, (c)2006. - xvii, 280 pages : tables, photographs ; 23 cm



PennsylvaniaRT I: UNDERSTANDING -- My story: coming out straight -- Definitions and causes of same-sex attractions -- Steve PennsylvaniaRT II: HEALING -- Process of healing: four stages of recovery -- Christian -- Therapeutic tools and techniques -- Mark -- Anger: accessing personal power -- Joseph -- Touch: The need for bonding and attachment -- Bonnie -- Mentoring: Restoring Love -- Slade PennsylvaniaRT III: ColoradoMPASSION -- Guidance for family and friends -- A final thought.

This book presents the basic causes of same-sex attractions, a clear model of recovery, suggestions for family and friends, and stories of individuals who made the change. The book has three parts: In Part I, the author shares his own story and the root causes of same-sex attractions. Part II presents a four-stage model of recovery and healing. Part III discusses the healing of homophobia by overcoming fear and hatred of homosexuality through understanding and love.



9781886939776

00021844


Cohen, Richard A., 1952 -


Homosexuality.
Gays--Mental health.
Psychoanalysis and homosexuality.

RC558.C678.C665 2006 RC558