Explainer: Advocates of #ConversionTherapy misrepresent 'Affirmative therapy' as pushing people towards being LGBT and as being ethically questionable.
In fact, affirmative therapy provides an affirming (non-judgemental) space free from stigma to explore one's identity 1/
In fact, affirmative therapy provides an affirming (non-judgemental) space free from stigma to explore one's identity 1/
Affirmative therapy is therapy that does not pathologise sexual and gender minorities nor view their sexual orientation or gender identity as the root cause of a client's problems.
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It provides an affirming (safe, non-judgemental) space (free from stigma, prejudice or bias) for its clients to explore their identities and enhance self awareness and acceptance of their own identity and orientation (whatever that may be). 3/
In addition to providing an accepting space for identity exploration/development, it often includes: comprehensive psychological assessment; helping clients to access social support; and encouraging strategies for actively coping with identity conflicts and social stigma 4/
Affirmative forms of therapy are evidence-based and grounded in ethical principles of respect (for diversity), responsibility/beneficence (avoiding harms caused by social stigma) and self-determination 5/
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