Warren Throckmorton
E. Warren Throckmorton is an associate professor of Psychology at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He is a former advocate of sexual orientation change efforts and the creator of the documentary I Do Exist, about people who say they have changed their sexual orientation.
Throckmorton received his B.A. in Psychology in June, 1979 from Cedarville College, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University in May, 1982, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Community Counseling from Ohio University in June 1992.[1]
Throckmorton's work on Sexual Identity Therapy is endorsed by psychiatrist Robert L. Spitzer.[2] The purpose of these recommendations is to help patients make their sexual identity conform to their beliefs and values.[3]
Throckmorton has been involved in controversy over the origins and treatment of variations in gender identity. The February 2008 issue of Christianity Today carried an article discussing how Throckmorton has advised people who are in agony over being transgendered that their desires are not in accord with the Bible.[4] “Even if science does determine differentiation in the brain at birth,” Throckmorton says, “even if there are prenatal influences, we can’t set aside teachings of the Bible, because of research findings.”[4] Throckmorton subsequently argued that these comments were quoted "out of context." On his blog, he stated that people should consult physicians, specialists, and spiritual advisors in resolving their feelings. If someone decides that sexual reassignment violates faith, then this feeling may guide their decisions.[5]
[edit] Books
- Throckmorton, Warren (1996). "Mental health counselors and third party reimbursement". In Weikel, William J.; Palmo, Artis J. (eds.). Foundations of mental health counseling (2nd ed.). Springfield, Ill.: Charles C Thomas. pp. 283–312. ISBN 0398066698.
[edit] References
- ^ drthrockmorton.com
- ^ Simon, Stephanie (2007-06-18). "New ground in debate on 'curing' gays". Los Angeles Times. http://wthrockmorton.com/2007/06/18/la-times-article-features-ex-gay-debate-and-sexual-identity-therapy. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
- ^ Kwon, Lillian (April 19, 2007). "New Paradigm Helps Gays with Conflicting Religious Values". Christian Post Reporter. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070419/26956_New_Paradigm_Helps_Gays_with_Conflicting_Religious_Values.htm.
- ^ a b Kennedy, John W. (February 2008). "The transgender moment; Evangelicals hope to respond with both moral authority and biblical compassion to gender identity disorder". Christianity Today. pp. 54–58. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/article_print.html?id=53605.
- ^ Christianity Today on “The Transgender Moment” — Warren Throckmorton
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