Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality

<p>Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality is the first of a series of books by the late Dr. Joseph Nicolosi originator of Reparative Therapy (TM). In this groundbreaking book Dr. Nicolosi describes the patterns of family relationships--particularly the Triadic Narcissistic Relationship--which so often contribute to the psychological traumas that typically disrupt the normal process of masculine identification experienced by pre-adolescent males. </p><p><br></p><p>An eminent and pioneering clinician Dr. Nicolosi dedicated his professional life to helping men who are suffering from unwanted same-sex attractions (SSA) resume the journey toward full masculine identification that was interrupted during childhood. </p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Nicolosi believed that the human being is designed for heterosexuality and that departures from that norm are inherently problematic. According to reparative-drive theory we are romantically drawn to the gender we do not identify with: in simple terms the exotic--that which is unfamiliar and exciting--takes on erotic significance. Homosexual attractions are a reparative drive-- an attempt to fulfill the normal male-bonding needs that were unmet during childhood. By de-mystifying maleness and other men the client can resume his journey into full masculine identification and begin to explore his heterosexual potential.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Nicolosi's humane insightful and non-judgmental approach to gender-affirmative psychotherapy does not pretend to cure--i.e.erase--all homosexual feelings but it has helped thousands of non-gay homosexual men understand the source of their SSA develop confidence in their masculinity and promote non-erotic same-sex relationships which in turn diminishes the erotic feelings they have toward other men thus leaving room for the natural development of heterosexual attractions and ultimately satisfactory heterosexual relationships.</p>