Identity in Crisis: Spirituality and Homosexuality in Adolescence |
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Authors: | James A. Cates |
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Affiliation: | (1) Cates & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 5391, Fort Wayne, IN 46895-5391, USA |
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Abstract: | Adolescents experiencing same-sex attraction are increasingly comfortable identifying themselves as gay/lesbian/bisexual. For at least a minority of these youth, that identification conflicts with their spiritual values, and they or their families seek conversion therapy. The efficacy of conversion and ethics of conversion therapy for same-sex orientation stirs significant debate. The complexities of an approach to same-sex issues with adults multiply when the client is an adolescent. This article uses three adolescent case studies to examine issues of identity, ethics, confidentiality, social expectations, and therapist role. |
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Keywords: | Adolescent sexual identity Spirituality Homosexuality |
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