The 2009 Anti-Heterosexism ConferenceBuilding Community to End the Harm Caused By Heterosexism & Reparative Therapy Presentation Abstracts (Session 1-4) The Effects of Homophobic Stress in Childhood and Adolescence on Later Adult Psychological Functioning in Gay Men: A Model for Treatment Dominic Carbone, Ph.D.Chronic psychological stressors experienced in childhood and adolescence can result in pronounced disturbances […]
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Update from the 2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference
Click here to see photos from the conference! Click here to view videos from the conference! 2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference Deemed Ground-Breaking The 2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference held November 20-22, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida, was deemed a huge success by those in attendance at the conference. Bloggers, activists and mental health professionals from across the […]
2009 Conference Schedule
The 2009 Anti-Heterosexism ConferenceBuilding Community to End the Harm Caused By Heterosexism & Reparative Therapy Sponsored bySoulforce, Truth Wins Out, the National Black Justice Coalition, Beyond Ex-Gay, Box Turtle Bulletin, and Equality Florida November 20-22, 2009West Palm Beach, Florida FEATURINGDr. Sylvia Rhue, Dr. Jack Drescher, and Rev. Deborah Johnson Early Registration begins August 20 and […]
2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference Videos
2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference Videos The 2009 ANTI-HETEROSEXISM CONFERENCE took place November 20-22, 2009 in West Palm Beach, FL and featured some of the most brilliant teachers and thinkers on the subject of psychology and human sexuality and spirituality from the United States, Canada, Australia and Spain. The opening session features a number of people who […]
Soulforce and Beyond Ex-Gay Welcome Change at Exodus
******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: March 6, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** In a March 4, 2008, interview with Ex-Gay Watch, Alan Chambers — President of Exodus International — confirmed that the world’s largest network of ex-gay ministries has refocused its priorities and will move away from political lobbying. In spring 2007, Exodus hired […]
Former "Ex-Gay" Leaders in Australia Apologize, Claim That Ex-Gay Conversion Does More Harm Than Good
******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 16, 2007For Immediate ReleaseU.S. Contact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.orgAustralian Contact: Anthony Venn-BrownCell: +61 416 015 231anthony@anthonyvennbrown.com****************************************** (Austin, TX) — Former "ex-gay" leaders in Australia have added their voices to a public apology for "the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith" caused by the message that […]