After reading the case studies about Sam, Brandon, and Diego, the different approaches that were done for each individual were potential for each client to reach their goal/outcome. Each client had different issues pertaining to the stigma of their sexuality. The clients in their case study were affect by the stigma of being gay, along with their self-identity. They were bothered by how others would and did view them, while also dealing with other problems of depression, thoughts of suicide, and abuse.
Integration: Mixing Psychology and Christianity Latoya Alston Liberty University Summary In the book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, David N. Entwistle (2010) forces readers to question whether or not psychology and Christianity can be integrated. As the book begins, he argues that integrating the two disciplines is difficult because there are two perspectives in which a person can view the world: from a secular perspective or from a Christian perspective (Entwistle, 2010). Secular thinking contradicts Christianity because it consists of a worldview that is limited to the earthly realm and is based on things that can be tangibly proven (Entwistle, 2010). Christian thinking, however, reaches beyond the physical,
The drawback of this treatment is that very little research has been done in this field. According to few studies that have been done in past the distress about gender will shift with time. According to one of the doctor the majority of kids with gender dysphoria will not grow up to transgender adolescents or adults. Starting puberty blocking medicals as early as possible is very important for some people because if major changes accords like growing of breasts or deepening of voice they cannot be
The book that called Psychology & Christianity: Five Views by Johnson, one book that links between Christians with psychology. Firstly, the book will described the history of the influence of Christian in psychology. In this book they explain that the Christian and psychology has a big influence. The books that I read, is written by several authors. The author must write the view and their views on how Christians should practice psychology.
Rekers. Kirk Murphy struggle with many psychological traumas that ended with him being dead at the age of thirty-eight due to suicide. This is just one story about a young child that is placed in conversion therapy due to showing feminine traits. Another reason why conversion therapy is harmful is your psychologist's goal is to make sure their client will no longer have this "disease" that is called homosexuality. In the article written by Scott Bronstein there was a video attached that was interview by CNN and a conversion therapist called Joseph Nicolosi.
It is often assumed that psychiatrists should be able to relate to their patients in faith; however, this may not be necessary. According to the study done by Sonia Greenridge and Martyn Baker, Christian conservatives find it easier to talk to a fellow Christian therapist, but they would appreciate the ability to have any professional therapist. As long as the secular therapists evolve to the religious requests of the client, secular therapy can be just as effective. Someone suffering from mental illness just wants any professional therapist who knows what they are doing to help them. For some people religion is not the motivating factor for the selection of a therapist.
Ethical Issues in Group Therapy: Involuntary Membership Group psychotherapy is often voluntary, but sometimes members have been mandated by the court or other authorities to participate. Participation is usually easier for voluntary members since it doesn’t have the added psychological barrier of being forced to attend. For this reason, mandated members have difficulty with participation and are sometimes perceived as reluctant (Roth, 2005). It is important that members understand the dynamics within the group and what goals and processes are involved in being a part of that group. This essay will focus on the strategies of assisting group leaders and group members in engaging in the process of psychotherapy by providing informed consent, learning
Notably, the “T” in LGBT stands for transgender, which includes those who do not conform to the traditional ideals of their ‘gender’ or birth sex (Ard & Makadon, 2012). In some cases, these individuals may decide to go through hormonal therapy or surgery to alter their gender identity. Due to the fact that the transgender population in the US is known to only be 0.3%, many are uneducated about the medical needs of these individuals, including physicians (Ard & Makadon, 2012). Moreover, a policy to diminish LGBT care disparities should also educate people (especially physicians) in understanding the cultural context of their patients’ lives (LGBT individuals) in order for all people to attain the best possible
Conversion Therapy Although many people have strong convictions against gay people, sometimes leading parents to attempt to change their children’s sexual orientation, it should be banned on a national level for parents to be able to force their children under the age of 18 into conversion therapy because it is unconstitutional, it evidently damages the child's wellbeing, and the methods have never even been proven by credible research. Members of the ex-gay (anti-LGBT) movement argue that banning reparative therapy is an infringement on the rights to freedom of speech and religion, while parents following this movement have similar feelings and believe that putting their child through conversion therapy will help them be ridded of an "unwanted
Counseling does have its benefits, but some individuals are not truly happy until they have surgery to change into the gender in which the person relates fully. Fear of not being accepted by socially could cause depression and suicidal attempts or
Baptism: Baptism has a long history in Jewish, Catholic, and Christian traditions. Baptism stems from the word “baptizo” which means to “immerse, dip, and submerge” (Jones, 1998). Some of the debates I have read concerning baptism include things such as: Its importance in salvation, should only believers be baptized, and should people be re-baptized if they leave one religion for another? My purpose in this paper is to give a brief history of the ritual of baptism, explain its symbolic meaning, and reflect on some of the issues or concerns that are brought up with baptism. Baptism in general is an initiation ceremony into faith.
or to even experience it without power differences between counsellor and client being exacerbated in ways that would be extremely unhelpful ? Ours is a modern world and we are fully aware of many of the sociocultural aspects which accompany it, we are all individuals, but when attempting to treat clients as nothing but, the experience of being an individual can become lost. Some more traditional approaches to therapy have been criticised by multicultural and LGBT affirmative therapists for their stances – It is said that they regularly fail to see how important culture, gender and sexuality are. (Barker, M. 2010 pg. 212)
I do envision being able to surpass whatever is holding me back from performing this form of therapy. I do believe that one day I will be able to openly display unconditional positive regard to all my clients no matter what impulses or behaviors they have acted upon and carried out in their lives. As a therapist, I will need to be genuine with my clients and provide the nurturance and support they need. I feel that this treatment approach is very effective because it allows the clients to be autonomous and still have the support they require for inner personal growth. I feel that providing these services to my clients
There are many stories about de-transitioning, and they are typically not written by people who are against the transgender movement. They are written by people who realize transition isn’t what they needed after all. They are written by people who urge caution. This is the necessity of a certification from a duly licensed practitioner A true transgender person who truly has Gender Dysphoria will stand by his or her decision to become the preferred gender.
My Conversion Testimony When I was young, I attend church with my neighbors and friends. When I became a teenager, my parents made me go to church. I loved church so I did not have a problem going, but I did not know the reason for attending church. I did not have a personal relationship with Jesus. After I became a young adult, I started partying and I did not want to go to church.
