A Response to the UK Government’s Intended Ban on Therapeutic Choice

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. | Dr. Carys Moseley | Rosik, Christopher H. Ph.D.

Response

Born Gay, Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Counseling Process or Techniques, Culture, Discrimination, Environmental Factors In Development, Evaluation for Therapy, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Lesbianism, Mental Health, Non-heterosexuality, Opposition to Therapy, Religion, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

Canadian Government submission: C-4 Opposed, International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice

By Dr. Laura Haynes | Dr. Ann Gillies | Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Evaluation for Therapy, Family Dynamics, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Marriage, Medical Issues and Homosexuality, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Religion, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Orientation, Sources of Help, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgenderism

Council for Choices in Health Care in Finland (PALKO/COHERE Finland) (2020). Recommendation of the Council for Choices in Health Care in Finland (PALKO/COHERE Finland): Medical Treatment Methods for Dysphoria Related to Gender Variance in Minors. Lingua Franca Translations (18 May, 2022), Certified English translation, Coconut Grove, Florida.

By PALKO / COHERE (FINLAND)

Response

General, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

Critical analysis of the Ozanne Foundation’s “Faith and Sexuality Survey 2018”

By Steph James | Dermot O’Callaghan | Dr. Carys Moseley

Response

Born Gay, Conversion Therapy, Counseling Process or Techniques, Culture, Discrimination, Environmental Factors In Development, Evaluation for Therapy, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Religion, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy

Evidence of Serious Harmful Implications of Therapy Bans

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Counseling Process or Techniques, Culture, Discrimination, Evaluation for Therapy, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Gender Reassignment, Harm in Therapy, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

Expert Opinion on the Constitutional Meaning of ‘Sex’ and ‘Gender’: Medical Gender Affirming Treatment case No. 6 of 2021, Bulgarian Constitutional Court [BG]

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Expert Opinion on the Constitutional Meaning of ‘Sex’ and ‘Gender’: Medical Gender Affirming Treatment case No. 6 of 2021, Bulgarian Constitutional Court [EN]

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Culture, Environmental Factors In Development, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Genetics, Identity, Ideology, International Perspectives and Trends, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgenderism

Extract from the submission to the UK Government’s Consultation on Conversion Therapy

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. | Steph James

Response

Born Gay, Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Environmental Factors In Development, Ethics, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Non-heterosexuality, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy

Finnish 2020 COHERE Guidelines Minors Finland certified – translation

By PALKO / COHERE (FINLAND)

Response

Childhood Development, Clinical, Ethics, Gay Marriage, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Gender Reassignment, Health, Identity, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

France French Academie National de Medecine 2022-2-25 Communique Medecine Translation and Notarized from Brooks

By NARTH Editors

Response

Culture, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Health, Ideology, Mental Health, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

Freedom of speech to articulate alternative, non-affirming responses to homosexuality is an important right to be protected

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Haynes, L. (May 3, 2022). San Diego County, California, U.S.A. Proposed Ordinance Based on the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) While Defining Women by Gender Identity—Opposed. IFTCC testimony submitted to the San Diego Board of Supervisors.

By American Psychological Association

Response

Culture, Discrimination, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Identity, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism, Women

Health and Human Services Section 1557 Proposed Amendment That Would Erase Conscience Rights for Physicians—Opposed. Testimony presented on behalf of the IFTCC to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the White House Office of Management and Business (OMB). Attended by representatives of the OMB and of Health and Human Services (HHS)

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Culture, Discrimination, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Identity, Ideology, Opposition to Therapy, Therapy, Transgender, Transgenderism

IFTCC Declaration 2019

Response

IFTCC Letter to Canadian MPs Nov 2020

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. | Dr. Laura Haynes | Dr. Ann Gillies | Rosik, Christopher H. Ph.D.

Response

Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Health, Homosexuality, Medical Issues and Homosexuality, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Orientation

IFTCC Statement on Legislative Proposal of the German Bundestag (4th May 2020) English

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. | Dr. med. Christl R. Vonholdt

Response

Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Fluidity, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, International Perspectives and Trends, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy or Treatment

IFTCC Submission to New Zealand Government’s Proposed “Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill” September 2021

By Dr. Laura Haynes | Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Fluidity, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Pediatrics, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

IFTCC Testimony in Opposition to AB957 Family Law, Gender Identity as Amended March 13, 2023

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Childhood Development, Culture, Discrimination, Gender Identity, International Perspectives and Trends, Legal Issues

IFTCC to UN HRC individual Submission to Victor Madrigal-Borloz

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. | Rosik, Christopher H. Ph.D. | Dr. Carys Moseley | Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, International Perspectives and Trends, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Sexual Orientation, Suppression of Debate, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELLING CHOICE TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO LD1735 (MAINE), Gender Health Care

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Culture, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Gender Reassignment, Health, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

Letter to Doug Beattie, MLA NI Assembly on “Conversion Therapy” Ban

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Ethics, Evaluation for Therapy, Homosexuality, Marriage, Marriage for The Ex-Gay, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Therapy

Letter to New Zealand Justice Select Committee 24th September 2021

By Dr. Laura Haynes | Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Culture, Discrimination, Ethics, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Health, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Therapy, Transgender

Marking the growth of intolerance towards the religious orthodox in the United Kingdom who reject state collusion with gay advocacy ideologies which threaten personal and religious autonomy and freedoms of expression

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D. |

Response

Culture, Discrimination, Freedom

National Academy of Medicine (France) (28 February 2022). Communique: Medicine in the face of the change of gender identity in children and adolescents. RushTranslate (27 June 2022), Certified English translation, Louisville, Kentucky.

By National Academy of Medicine (France)

Response

Culture, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Gender Reassignment, Identity, Ideology, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

National Board of Health and Welfare (Sweden) (2 February 2022). Updated recommendations for hormone therapy for gender dysphoria in young people. RushTranslate (March 13, 2022), Certified English translation, Louisville, Kentucky.

By National Board of Health and Welfare (Sweden)

Response

Culture, Ethics, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Health, Ideology, Science Vs Politics, Suppression of Debate

Open Letter to the US Department of Education from the IFTCC – The DOE’s Intention to Coerce Gender Ideology Compliance in Schools by Changing Title IX Will Have Seriously Harmful Consequences

By International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC)

Response

Biological Basis of HomoSexuality, Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Education, Environmental Factors In Development, Evaluation for Therapy, Freedom, Homosexuality, Same Sex Attraction, Therapy, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

Ostracising difference: the new ideology of professional psychotherapeutic bodies that shame, and expel members who support autonomous individuals, seeking help to achieve personal emancipation, by reducing unwanted same-sex attractions aligned with personal values

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Protecting Competent Professional Guidance and Therapeutic Care for Unwanted Sexual Feelings

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Culture, Discrimination, Opposition to Therapy, Science Vs Politics, Suppression of Debate, Therapy

Response to Input to a Thematic Report: Gender, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: UN Independent Expert on SOGI (March 2021)

By International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC)

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Ethics, Evaluation for Therapy, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Identity Disorder, Health, Homosexuality, Identity, International Perspectives and Trends, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Suppression of Debate, Therapy

Submission to Church of Ireland Select Committee on Human Sexuality

By Dermot O’Callaghan

Response

Cultural Trends, Culture, Discrimination, Faith, Gay Marriage, Homosexuality, Ideology

Submission to the Norwegian Government on the “Oppose Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill”, 15.10.2021

By Dr. Laura Haynes | Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Ethics, Evaluation for Therapy, Freedom, Gender Dysphoria, Health, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, International Perspectives and Trends, Mental Health, Opposition to Therapy, Religion, Same Sex Attraction, Science Vs Politics, Suppression of Debate, Testimonials, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment

Submission to the Scottish Government’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee consultation on PE1817: “End Conversion Therapy” August 12th 2021

By International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC)

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Evaluation for Therapy, Ex-Gay Experience, Health, Homosexuality, Opposition to Therapy, Therapy

Swedish NBHW 2022-2-2 Updated Recommendations PRESS RELEASE Translation and Notarized from Brooks notes

By NARTH Editors

Response

Childhood Development, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Gender Reassignment, Health, Identity, Mental Health, Therapy or Treatment, Transgender, Transgender Hormone Therapy, Transgender Medicine, Transgenderism

Testimony in the state of Minnesota, USA, for the Preventive Health Policy Division Hearing, House of Representatives

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Change, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Health, Opposition to Therapy, Therapy

TESTIMONY OPPOSING MICHIGAN THERAPY BAN CONSIDERATION

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Orientation, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

TESTIMONY OPPOSING MICHIGAN THERAPY BAN CONSIDERATION – ABBREVIATED REFERENCES

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Conversion Therapy, Culture, Discrimination, Homosexuality, Identity, Ideology, Opposition to Therapy, Same Sex Attraction, Sexual Orientation, Therapy, Therapy or Treatment, Unwanted Same-sex Attractions

TESTIMONY OPPOSING MINNESOTA HF16 THERAPY BAN BILL

By Dr. Laura Haynes

Response

Born Gay, Client Self-Determination or Rights, Conversion Therapy, Culture, Suppression of Debate, Testimonials, Therapy or Treatment

Viewpoint Discrimination: The UK governments’ determination to disallow contrary views around the discredited idea that sexual preference in inborn

By Davidson, Michael Ph.D.

Response