Definition of Sexual Orientation
Terminology and Definitions
What Causes Sexual Orientation?
Can Sexual Orientation Be Changed?
Is Homosexualilty a Mental Illness or Emotional Problem?
On Coming Out
Consideration For Professionals
References
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
REFERENCES
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[2] Germond, P & De Grunchy, S. (1997) - Aliens in the household of God: Homosexuality and Christian Faith in South Africa. Claremont: David Philip Publishers, pp.9,10,194.
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[6] Clark, D. (1997) - Loving Someone Gay. California: Celestial Arts, pp 9, 111, 40, 43, 115-127.
[7] Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality.- www.apa.org/pubinfo/answers.html
[8] Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth:A Primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel - www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts.html
[9] American Psychiatric Association website - www.psych.org/public_info/homosexual.cfm
[10] American Psychiatric Association’s position statement opposing “reparative therapy” (1998) December 11-12 - www.psych.org/pnews/99-01-15/therapy.html
[11] Attempts to change sexual orientation -www.psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts_changing.html
[12] Signorile, M (1996) - Outing yourself. London: Abacus, pp. XVI, Preface.
[13] Livingston, J – “Coming Out” – Booklet developed by J Livingston, Personal Counsellor and Support Groups Project at the Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre.
[14] Coetzee, C – “Coming Out of The Closet” – Information booklet compiled by C. Coetzee, Psychologist.