Archive for June 2006

Drs. Throckmorton & Yarhouse: Professionals of all disciplines have an obligation to thoughtfully apply ethical standards to their clients. Mental health providers are no different. Currently, professional mental health associations have explicit ethical standards for a variety of dilemmas and issues that therapists may face when treating their clients. What is sub-standard currently is the…

Dear Dr. Throckmorton: I have studied the Sexual Identity Therapy guidelines thoroughly. These guidelines fill a very real need in the mental health professions and I endorse them as a template for the initiation of therapeutic services with people who have sexual identity concerns. I believe the guidelines authored by Dr. Throckmorton and Dr. Yarhouse…

David Pruden writes: I have had an opportuity to review the sexual identity guidelines and I think the work is outstanding. A clear, defined process has been lacking for many years. This should be of great benefit to practioners and clients alike. I intend to distribute the information to members listed on our referral database…