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:"We believe that a homosexual [[sexual orientation|orientation]] represents a developmental [[Gender identity disorder|(gender identity deficit) disorder]]. We further believe that by discovering the root causes, healing the wounds and fulfilling the unmet needs, anyone can actualize his or her full heterosexual potential. What was learned can be unlearned." |
:"We believe that a homosexual [[sexual orientation|orientation]] represents a developmental [[Gender identity disorder|(gender identity deficit) disorder]]. We further believe that by discovering the root causes, healing the wounds and fulfilling the unmet needs, anyone can actualize his or her full heterosexual potential. What was learned can be unlearned." |
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According to the IETH, homosexuality is a symptom of other problems: |
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==== Homosexuality Is A Symptom ==== |
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*Defensive response to present conflicts |
*Defensive response to present conflicts |
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*Reaction to unresolved childhood trauma |
*Reaction to unresolved childhood trauma |
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*Reparative drive to fulfill homo-emotional needs |
*Reparative drive to fulfill homo-emotional needs |
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They believe that the homosexuality is driven by: |
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==== Homosexuality Is An Emotionally Based Condition ==== |
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*Need for same-sex parent's love |
*Need for same-sex parent's love |
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*Need for gender identity |
*Need for gender identity |
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*Fear of intimacy with someone of the opposite sex |
*Fear of intimacy with someone of the opposite sex |
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They characterise homosexuality as a "Same-Sex Attachment Disorder" (SSAD), involving: |
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*Detachment from same-sex parent |
*Detachment from same-sex parent |
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*Detachment from same-sex peers |
*Detachment from same-sex peers |
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*Detachment from one's body |
*Detachment from one's body |
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*Detachment from one's gender |
*Detachment from one's gender |
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* [http://www.gaytostraight.org/html/institute.shtml Source for quote above] |
Revision as of 06:38, 21 July 2002
The Institute for Effective Therapy of Homosexuality (IETH) was created by the International Healing Foundation "for the purpose of developing, implementing and teaching successful methods for healing homosexuality".
They state:
- "We believe that a homosexual orientation represents a developmental (gender identity deficit) disorder. We further believe that by discovering the root causes, healing the wounds and fulfilling the unmet needs, anyone can actualize his or her full heterosexual potential. What was learned can be unlearned."
IETH views on Homosexuality
According to the IETH, homosexuality is a symptom of other problems:
- Defensive response to present conflicts
- Reaction to unresolved childhood trauma
- Reparative drive to fulfill homo-emotional needs
They believe that the homosexuality is driven by:
- Need for same-sex parent's love
- Need for gender identity
- Fear of intimacy with someone of the opposite sex
They characterise homosexuality as a "Same-Sex Attachment Disorder" (SSAD), involving:
- Detachment from same-sex parent
- Detachment from same-sex peers
- Detachment from one's body
- Detachment from one's gender
External links: