Main description:

This volume explores the history and effects of so-called conversion "therapy" on LGBT people. Although the practice has been widely discredited, it remains legal in most states and continues to be practiced with lesbian, gay, and bisexual children and adolescents. Furthermore, as the past 20 years have seen an increase in gender nonconforming and transgender individuals, there has been a similar rise in efforts to socially reprogram gender nonconforming children and adolescents. What motivates individuals to seek these harmful treatments, either for themselves or for their children? What does the record show about the efficacy and effects of SOCE and GICE? This book synthesizes findings from a vast literature base to answer these and other important questions.

Contents:

Foreword
Jack Drescher, MD
Introduction: A History of Conversion Therapy, From Accepted Practice to Condemnation
Douglas C. Haldeman
I. Change Efforts: The Evidence Base
Chapter 1. Research on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts: A Summary
Judith M. Glassgold
Chapter 2. Gender Identity Change Efforts: A Summary
David P. Rivera and Seth T. Pardo
II. Minority Stress and Collateral Impact
Chapter 3. Minority Stress and Change Efforts
Michael L. Hendricks
Chapter 4. The Role of Families in Efforts to Change, Support, and Affirm Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression in Children and Youth
Judith M. Glassgold and Caitlin Ryan
Chapter 5. The Role of Religion in Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change Efforts
Thomas G. Plante
III. Affirmative Approaches: Guidelines and Ethics
Chapter 6. APA's Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients and Sexual Orientation Change Efforts: A Brief History
Kristin A. Hancock and Douglas C. Haldeman
Chapter 7. Using the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients to Develop Trans-Affirming Counseling Environments
Anneliese A. Singh, Raven K. Cokley, and Frank B. Gorritz
Chapter 8. The Application of Ethical Principles, Standards, and Practices to Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change Efforts
Linda F. Campbell
IV. Affirmative Approaches: Advocacy and International Issues
Chapter 9. A Review of U.S. Public Policy, Legislative, and Judicial Work on Conversion Efforts
Melissa J. Grey, Sam Brinton, and Douglas C. Haldeman
Chapter 10. Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change Efforts in International Contexts: Global Exports, Local Commodities
Sharon G. Horne and Mallaigh McGinley
Epilogue
Douglas C. Haldeman