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The battle for normality : a guide for (self-) therapy for homosexuality / Gerard J. M. van den Aardweg.

By: Material type: TextSan Francisco : Ignatius Press, ©1997Description: 157 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0898706149
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RTL RC 558  V26 1997
Contents:
1. Homosexuality: An overview -- 2. Development of Homosexuality -- 3. Homosexual Drives -- 4. The Neuroticism of Homosexuality -- 5. The Question of Morality -- 6. The Role of Therapy -- 7. Knowing Oneself -- 8. Qualities to Cultivate -- 9. Changing Patterns of Thought and Behavior -- 10. Relating to Others
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Contents:
• Introduction
• Part One – Insights
1. Homosexuality: An Overview: Insights in Brief – Not Normal – The Role of Self-Labeling
2. Development of Homosexuality: Homosexuality in the Genes? In the Brain? – Irreversibly Programmed in the First Years of Life? – Psychological Childhood Factors – The Masculinity/Femininity Inferiority Complex – Self-Dramatization and the Formation of an Inferiority Complex
3. Homosexual Drives: The “Search for Love and Affection” – Homosexual “Love” – Homosexual Sex Addiction
4. The Neuroticism of Homosexuality: Homosexual Relationships – Self-Destructive and Dysfunctional Tendencies – Remaining a Teenager: Infantilism – Neurotic from Discrimination? – Noneurotic Homosexuals? – Normal in Other Cultures? – Seduction
5. The Question of Morality: Homosexuality and Conscience – Religion and Homosexuality
• Part Two – Practical Rules for (Self-)Therapy
6. The Role of Therapy: Sobering Remarks on “Psychotherapy” – The Need for a Therapist
7. Knowing Oneself: Working through Childhood and Adolescence – Knowledge of the Present Self – Moral Self-knowledge
8. Qualities to Cultivate: Beginning the Battle: Hope, Self-Discipline, Sincerity – Fighting Neurotic Self-Pity; Humor – Patience and Humility
9. Changing Patterns of Thought and Behavior: Fighting Homosexual Feelings – Fighting the Infantile Ego – Mending the Sex Role
10. Relating to Others: Changing One’s Views of and Relationships with Others – Changing Relations with the Opposite Sex; Marriage

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Homosexuality: An overview -- 2. Development of Homosexuality -- 3. Homosexual Drives -- 4. The Neuroticism of Homosexuality -- 5. The Question of Morality -- 6. The Role of Therapy -- 7. Knowing Oneself -- 8. Qualities to Cultivate -- 9. Changing Patterns of Thought and Behavior -- 10. Relating to Others

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