A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
Yesterday, I was on WHYY out of Philadelphia for an interview with Judith Glassgold, chair of the recently released APA Task Force report. Marty Moss-Coane is the host of Radio Times, a show broadcast over NPR as well as locally on WHYY. You can listen to the interview here. It is long (about an hour) … Continue reading “WHYY interview with Judith Glassgold about APA task force report”
The Wall Street Journal’s Stephanie Simon has captured well the application of the APA task force sexual orientation report in an article out this morning. Of course I would say that… The men who seek help from evangelical counselor Warren Throckmorton often are deeply distressed. They have prayed, read Scripture, even married, but they haven’t … Continue reading “Wall Street Journal covers APA task force report and sexual identity therapy”
The APA released the report from the Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation today. This post is the APA press release, I also have an analysis of the report and another post coming with press reports. APA PRESS RELEASE August 5, 2009 Contact: Kim Mills (202) 336-6048 until Aug. 5 (416) 585-3800 … Continue reading “Press release: APA Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation Report”
Joshua Lynsen has an article this morning which provides some insight into the APA response to the religious coalition’s request for a meeting. Apparently, it is being considered which seems like a good thing to me.
If not bumped by breaking news (e.g., Iraq, Holsinger nomination, Paris Hilton sneezes), I will be on CNN today at approximately 1:40pm Eastern Standard Time opposite psychiatrist Benjamin McCommon. Topic: The APA task force and the initiative of the religious coalition reported in last week’s AP article. Video of the segment is now up on … Continue reading “CNN to discuss APA task force today”
The Washington Blade is reporting that the APA task force on sexual orientation responses may not report until 2008 although they will issue a private report in December. Issuing a private, preliminary report is common and often gives a heads up to those might be impacted by the results. Interesting that the Love in Action-Zach … Continue reading “APA task force may not report until 2008”
The APA issued a revised call for nominations for their Task Force on Appropriate Responses to Sexual Orientation on March 13th. Missing is the reference to external organizations but added is a list of criteria for inclusion on the Task Force. 1. Advanced knowledge of current theory and research on the development of sexual orientation … Continue reading “APA task force on therapy and sexual orientation: An update”
(First posted August 5, 2009) Earlier today, the American Psychological Association governing board received the report of the Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Response to Sexual Orientation. The report and press release were embargoed until now. With this post, I want to comment on the paper and recommendations made by the Task Force. Generally, I … Continue reading “Sexual identity: APA sexual orientation task force report – Analysis”
Alisa Harris at World Magazine has a web only article out today discussing the APA task force report. I am quoted along with David Pruden at NARTH. There are a couple of points in the NARTH information that are incorrect. Psychologist Warren Throckmorton once met a woman who was in a lifelong lesbian relationship and … Continue reading “World Magazine on the APA sexual orientation task force report”
Earlier today, the American Psychological Association governing board received the report of the Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Response to Sexual Orientation. The report and press release were embargoed until now. With this post, I want to comment on the paper and recommendations made by the Task Force. Generally, I believe the paper to be … Continue reading “APA sexual orientation task force report: Analysis”