Psychology In Seattle Podcast Conversion Therapy (2017 Rerun)
Jun 10, 2025
Delve into the troubling history of conversion therapy and its profound ethical concerns. The discussion critiques outdated psychoanalytic theories while highlighting the emotional toll on the LGBTQ+ community. Misconceptions about sexuality are unraveled, emphasizing the similarities between gay and straight relationships. A focus on the evolving legal landscape showcases recent strides in LGBTQ rights, all while underscoring the absurdity of societal stigma. Join a reflective journey toward greater acceptance and understanding.
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Jason Graves' Complex Story
- Kirk Honda shares his friendship and debates with Jason Graves, a famous conversion therapist.
- Graves' story shows conversion therapy proponents are complex, not simply hateful bigots.
Client Choosing Restraint Therapy
- Kirk treated a married man with gay impulses wanting to remain married and suppress attraction to men.
- Therapy focused on restraint, reflecting real client complexity in conversion therapy situations.
Conversion Therapy Methods Overview
- Conversion therapy uses methods from psychotherapy, aversion therapy, and addiction treatment, including shock and orgasmic reconditioning.
- Historical treatments were extreme, like lobotomies, castration, and other harmful physical interventions.
