Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality by Joseph Nicolosi

Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality by Joseph Nicolosi

Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality is the first of a series of books by the late Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, originator of Reparative Therapy (TM). In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Nicolosi describes the patterns of family relationships--particularly the Triadic Narcissistic Relationship--which so often contribute to the psychological traumas that typically disrupt the normal process of masculine identification experienced by pre-adolescent males.
An eminent and pioneering clinician, Dr. Nicolosi dedicated his professional life to helping men who are suffering from unwanted same-sex attractions (SA) resume the journey toward full masculine identification that was interrupted during childhood.
Dr. Nicolosi believed that the human being is designed for heterosexuality, and that departures from that norm are inherently problematic. According to reparative-drive theory, we are romantically drawn to the gender we do not identify with: in simple terms, the exotic--that which is unfamiliar and exciting--takes on erotic significance. Homosexual attractions are a reparative drive-- an attempt to fulfill the normal male-bonding needs that were unmet during childhood. By de-mystifying maleness and other men, the client can resume his journey into full masculine identification and begin to explore his heterosexual potential.
Dr. Nicolosi's humane, insightful and non-judgmental approach to gender-affirmative psychotherapy does not pretend to cure--i.e., erase--all homosexual feelings, but it has helped thousands of non-gay homosexual men understand the source of their SA, develop confidence in their masculinity, and promote non-erotic same-sex relationships, which in turn diminishes the erotic feelings they have toward other men, thus leaving room for the natural development of heterosexual attractions and, ultimately, satisfactory heterosexual relationships.

Nicolosi, Joseph: - Joseph Nicolosi, Sr., Ph.D., passed away in 2017 at the age of 70, after a long career working with thousands of men who came to him with unwanted homosexuality. Dr. Nicolosi was the originator of Reparative Therapy(TM), a U.S. Patent Office trademarked term. Reparative Therapy(TM) is not to be confused with the generic concept of conversion therapy. Dr. Nicolosi was the founder and Clinical Director of the Thomas Aquinas Psychological Clinic, the largest such practice in the country. He was also co-founder of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH). Dr. Nicolosi received his training at the New School for Social Research and the California School of Professional Psychology. He is the author of Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality; Shame and Attachment Loss; and A Parents' Guide to Preventing Homosexuality, as well as many professional journal articles. A frequent lecturer, he also made numerous television appearances (see www.josephnicolosi.com).

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ISBN 13	9780997637328
ISBN 10	0997637323
Title	Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality
Author	Joseph Nicolosi
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Liberal Mind Publishers
Year published	2020-03-03
Number of pages	376
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