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Handbook of Therapy for Unwanted Homosexual Attractions

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Today CNN exposed that this book was a fraud as well as Reker (who co authored the book- interestingly not listed with the 2 "editors" but look -he's right on the cover of the book.

Here is a quote ""Handbook of Therapy for Unwanted Homosexual Attractions," cites Kraig's case as a success. That was six years after Kirk Murphy took his own life." (end of quote)

Sadly one of the studies is dead wrong as the boy who killed himself. AND Reker was caught (do a search CNN and elsewhere) as seeing and hiring a male prostitute for favors so I'd hardly say he's against homosexuality. I do wish everyone the best with their mission but this is hogwash and so glad this book was exposed for what it is... a FRAUD.

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This is an excellent book for those who wish to permanently damage their children or themselves using failed psycho-babble therapies. True happiness (for your child or for yourself) will only come with the acceptance of who your child really is (or who you are). It has been shown again and again that you cannot change sexual orientation with either psychotherapy (as suggested in this book) or religious "therapy". All longterm studies have shown that sexual orientation is immutable. People may learn to hide their true selves and pretend to be what they are not, but that doesn't make them heterosexual. How many Ex "Ex-gays" does it take to prove this? The sooner you realize that, the sooner you and/or your child can get on with living a good, healthy, truly happy life. Using the therapies suggested in this book will only ensure a life filled with self-hate and suicidal tendencies. I would have given it zero stars if at all possible. A much better book on here is: Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician: The Essential Guide.

George Rekers' experiments in the 70s have been exposed to be psychologically damaging. "Kraig," the boy referenced in this book, eventually committed suicide because of the abuse suffered at the hands of those like the quacks who wrote this book. George Rekers was last year exposed as someone who hired a male escort when traveling.

This book is a fraud and eminently dangerous to the health of children. God help those kids and parents who believe the bile spewed in this tome.

An irresponsible, dangerous tool in dealing with 'unwanted homosexual attraction'; one of the key case studies is of a child named 'Kraig.' It turns out, that this child was in fact a young boy named Kirk, who in 2003 took his own life; his family believes the experimental treatment Kirk recieved from George Rekers, among others, was to blame.

I believe that this book is a must read for this specific topic on unwanted homosexual attraction. In today's society we are so quick to tell someone that they are "born gay" and to embrace it, but what about those who do not want same sex attraction? This handbook serves as a starting point for lay people as well as counselors/therapists to help clients and others who may be dealing with these feelings. The book also offers some enlightening theories and techniques for unwanted homosexual attractions.

This book helped me as I move forward on my life journey. It's not an easy route but the guide really helps you face realities head on and you then learn how to move on within yourself.

I had to use this book for a project in class, & while I was leery of it in the beginning, once I began to really read it I also began to appreciate it. I think all therapists should read this book, regardless of their personal opinions of same-sex attraction, because their opinions on the matter shouldn't be conveyed to their client. If the client wants help in working on their unwanted attractions, the therapist should be able to help them or at least refer them to someone who can.

This was a required read for one of my Graduate classes. I must admit I was not looking forward to reading this handbook but am very glad that I did. I found this book very insightful and I liked how it did not just have one persons view or therapy technique but had many. I also think that this handbook does a good job at looking how to help both males and females with this struggle. This book focuses on techniques to help those who have unwanted homosexual attraction so this is important to keep in mind if you read this book. You probably won't agree with everything written in this book but I really think you will find some new insights.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of or is currently counseling in this area.

This is the most insightful book on the topic of treatment for unwanted homosexual attraction I have ever read. If this is something you want then I invite you to read it. If you are unsure I invite you to read it. If you are secure in the decision you've made to live the lifestyle then don't bother, it may not be for you. But wow! It was easy to read and understand and the most concise, practical, loving, and logical compilation of information on the topic I have ever read.

I highly recommend this book for those seeking to help clients, parishoners, or friends with the issue of unwanted homosexual attraction. It it thorough and clear. It reads as a text book at times, so the reader should have a working knowledge of therapeutic terms.