Coming Out Straight : Understanding and Healing Homosexuality

by Cohen, Richard A.; Schlessinger, Laura

• ISBN13: 9781886939417
• ISBN10: 1886939411
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc

Summary

The 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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xvii
Part I: UNDERSTANDING
My Story: Coming Out Straight	3	(14)
Definitions and Causes of Same-Sex Attractions	17	(38)
Steve	55	(8)
Part II: HEALING
Process of Healing: Four Stages of Recovery	63	(38)
Christian	101	(6)
Therapeutic Tools and Techniques	107	(62)
Mark	169	(4)
Anger: Accessing Personal Power	173	(6)
Joseph	179	(4)
Touch: The Need for Bonding and Attachment	183	(8)
Bonnie	191	(8)
Mentoring: Restoring Love	199	(18)
Slade	217	(10)
Part III: COMPASSION
Healing Homophobia: A Positive Response	227	(12)
Guidance for Family and Friends	239	(8)
A Final Thought	247	(2)
Notes	249	(6)
Glossary	255	(4)
References	259	(8)
National Resources for Healing Homosexuality	267	(4)
Resource Materials	271	(4)
Index	275	(18)
About the Author	293