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Athena – New York, USA

Ever since I was young, I could always remember myself feeling more inclined towards the same-sex. I can’t pinpoint at what age I remember it started but I feel like it was either at 7,8, or 9 years old. At first, I didn’t believe that I was attracted to the same-sex. I tried to deny…
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August 13, 2021 3

Welsh Government Consultation on Conversion Therapy

The Welsh Government has set out to ban “conversion therapy” as part of their LGBTQ+ Action Plan and is consulting with the public. This consultation closes on 22 October 2021. Respond here to the consultation. Here is our guide on how to respond: Q1. Do you think the Action Plan will increase equality for LGBTQ+…
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August 8, 2021 0

Scottish Parliament Consultation on Conversion Therapy

The Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is also consulting with the public on the ban of provision or promotion of LGBT+ conversion therapy in Scotland. The consultation will close on 13th August 2021. You can respond to the consultation here. Here is our guide on how to respond: Q1 What are…
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August 8, 2021 0

Therapeutic Choice

There is no doubt that no one chooses to experience same-sex lust, however, do we have a choice in how we live our lives and what identities we take? The Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy in the UK, written by LGBT charity Stonewall states: For people who are unhappy about their sexual orientation or…
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July 16, 2021 1

Them Before Us

We are excited to be joined by Katy Faust, founder and director of Them Before Us, a childrens’ rights organisation. Katy is committed to putting the needs of children at the forefront of the battle surrounding the very foundation of our society – marriage and family. Her latest book Them Before Us, Why We Need…
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July 13, 2021 2

Muhair – USA

Around middle school, it was around the time I was beginning to feel the temptations seek in. But when hitting 9th grade in high school, that’s when it became evident. A friend I knew in middle school became an arousing crush (not really a romantic interest but more so over a sexual interest). I then…
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June 6, 2021 1

Mehrosh – Islamabad, Pakistan

There was no precedent for my SSA, for as long as I can remember, I looked at girls differently, the way my peers described their attraction to boys was the way I felt towards girls, as well as guys, however, my attraction to guys has decreased considerably over time while my SSA remains prominent.. more…
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May 22, 2021 0

Muhammad – New York, USA

My same-sex attraction started when I was 15 after a sexual abuse incident. The perpetrator was one of my relatives. Prior to that, I did not have an attraction towards men. What sort of things helped you in your journey and through your struggle? After 23 years I discovered that there is therapy offered for…
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May 21, 2021 1

Q&A with Ustadh Gabriel Al Romaani

We are honoured and grateful to have Gabriel Al Romaani on our next webinar. Gabriel takes an approach in counselling that is inspired by the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (sawa) and Positive Islamic Psychology. He takes clients with a variety of issues, including confusions around gender sexuality and is vocal on topics such as the…
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May 1, 2021 1

Q&A with Andrew Rodriguez

Andrew was our first guest as we started webinars in May 2020. His Trends in Therapy webinar is our most viewed webinar and we received so many questions that Andrew had to record a part 2 in his own time. By listening to our members, we are happy to have him again for a complete…
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May 1, 2021 0