i want more information on homosexuals, ie if you are to counsel a homosexual couple, how can you go about it?
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I am no counseling expert, nor am I homosexual – but to me – you should go about counseling a homosexual couple just as you would a heterosexual couple. Gays, lesbians and every other category of sexual preferences all face the same problems and difficulties in their relationship as any other couple. The fact that you are interested in educating yourself about a proper way to assist them in their relationships, (which is what I am assuming you mean when you say “counsel” them) is very nice of you – but also slightly offensive. I am sure that that was not your intent however. I would say to treat them, talk to them and help them the same way you would any other couple. That is just my opinion.
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Call these people. 1-800-246-PRIDE. Its a gay and lesbian hotline for youth. First of all, figure out if you really WANT to stop being gay. That number should have some resources for you. Good luck!!
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You really can't, unless they are with their significant other, you meet them at a gay bar (and that's a maybe there too) or they tell you. \n\nSo many people I know that are gay just do not fit in with the stereotypical flaming guy or butchly lesbians.
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Well, considering there's about a 97% recidivism rate to homosexual behavior after being "cured", and that those who are "former gays" more often than not report their heterosexual lives are a constant struggle, I would say the evidence is in favor of it not being a choice.  After all, if it was just a matter of choice, then "former homosexuals" could simply choose to be straight and be done with the matter, never having to be bothered by it again... but, that doesn't seem to be the case.\n\nI will freely admit there are some individuals-- SOME-- out there who are genuinely confused about their sexual orientation because of various issues in their life (such as childhood sexual abuse), and that therapy can help these people, over the course of time, overcome whatever traumatic issues they are facing and come back to a healthier state of being sexually and realize they are heterosexual and go on to live fulfilling lives as one.  \n\nI have nothing against people who want to pursue that life trying to find fulfillment in it, and I have nothing against the notion that there are those out there who are confused and in need of help.  \n\nThat said, though, the fact even those individuals for whom that is the case cannot simply deal with the matter themselves and require, in most cases, years of intense help, suggests our sexuality goes much deeper than the ephemeral whims you would seem to ascribe to it.\n\nIn any case, having seen the "therapy" techniques most often used, I'll simply note they're the same techniques used to brainwash people into cults, and to make Americans captured in the Middle East read those awful statements denouncing their countries and even their families as evil.  \n\nYou can torture someone into saying or doing virtually anything, but just because you can use such methods to tear someone apart until you get the result you want, that doesn't mean it's their natural state of being.\n\nFor the vast majority of gay people, it isn't a matter of either choice or illness.  Like everyone else, they only want to be the people they are instead of the people everyone else keeps trying to push them into being...\n\nAnd since I would be willing to bet you demand the same thing for yourself, you could give a bit of respect on the subject even if you don't agree with it.\n\nP.S.-- Many thanks to Cyberscorpio for his answer.  I agree completely.
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Heron, you should to get this book for your paper called "Congregations in Conflict" by Keith Hartman, it is this case by case study of how different religious groups in this one area dealt with homosexuality.  It covers lutherans, baptists, methodists, quakers, and more.  Just an excellent resource.  It is more about gay people within mainline churches however.\n\nAnd here is some more stuff from another thread.\n\nFirst, a lot of people have mentioned MCC, however there are other sects/denominations that do not think homosexuality is in conflict with Christianity. They are\n\nDignity for Catholics http://www.dignityusa.org/\nUnited Church of Christ http://www.ucc.org/\nUnitarian Universalists http://www.uua.org/\nQuakers http://www.quaker.org/\nEven the Evangelicals have a wing in the UK http://www.eflgc.org.uk/\n\nSpeaking of the UK, you NEED to check out courage, they used to be rabidly anti-gay and then completely flip flopped, very interesting stuff.\nhttp://www.courage.org.uk/\n\nThere are also many individual American Baptist, Methodist, and Lutheran Churchs that do not think homosexuality is a problem, but those can be found on a case by case basis.\n\nHere is short booklist on gay Christians\nStranger at the Gate - By Mel White (founder of SoulForce)\nWhen We Talk about God let's be Honest - By Kirby Godsey\nThe Preacher's Son - By Marc Adams\nIs the Homosexual my Neighbor? - By Scanzoni and Mollenkott\n\nThere are also some good gay and christian websites and blogs\nhttp://www.soulforce.org/\nhttp://www.gaychristians.org/\nhttp://gayspirituality.typepad.com/blog/...\nhttp://www.gaychristian.net/\nhttp://www.whosoever.org/\nhttp://www.gaychristianblog.com/...\nhttp://www.christiangays.com/\nhttp://www.gaychristianonline.org/...\nhttp://religion.gaynewsblog.net/...\nhttp://www.familyacceptance.com/...\nhttp://www.exgaywatch.com/blog/index.htm...\n\nThere are even gay Christian personals:\nhttp://www.gayharmony.net/
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try this:\nhttp://gaylife.about.com/od/samesexmarriage/a/ceremony.htm
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I'd like to help, but I'm not sure what you're asking.  What information do you need? Could you elaborate please?
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Predudice carred over from history when homosexuality was a criminal offence.\nWrite to your MP - or send a petition
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There are some break through research that homophobes would like to keep under wraps.  It,s looking like homosexuality is more in genetics and brain chemistry.  People can't really turn gay, or at least not for the right reasons.  You can't choose who you are attracted to.
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i can probably help but i need more info.
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I think your counselor is being fair. He/She has an open mind. It cannot be denied that homosexuality does exist in today's society. The counselor is just encouraging you to have an open mind on these issues. He/She is not necessarily encouraging you to delve into homosexuality, or into adultery. Nor is the counselor condemning these as well. By keeping this balance, the counselor is just implying that these issues are indeed present, and that people should not judge anyone at all. For we were never given the right to judge others. That right belongs to a higher power.
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Depends on whether you are refering to transvestites or transexuals- Either way, just put a google search in for one or the other, and the words " support group" or "organization"- then click on the filter button to filter out the adult content, and you should find a lot of info/
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Search power of attorney for gay couples\nSearch medical rights for gay partners\n\nHope this helps your RESEARCH.
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If you can expand on your question, using the details section, then you may find that you get a proper response. I would like to help, but I do not know where to start.
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There are too many unknowns from what you have offered in your information to be able to offer you any opinions or suggestions. Things like your past relationships, if any, your age, your family history, etc. If you could offer more information it would be very helpful.
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I'm an HIV counselor...do you have questions that I can answer? If you are HIV+, you can also go to your local HIV organization and ask to speak to someone in peer support-it is people who also have HIV or AIDS who offer support to others.  If you have specific questions, repost them and I will look for them.
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Maybe consider the effects homosexual parents may have on children in their developing years.  As homosexuality isn't the cultural "norm," they'll not only question why their parents are different, but they'll endure the world's lack of understanding as well.  Start there?