Discover the true meaning behind sexual orientation and gender identity issues. Cohen knows this issue from both sides of the therapist’s couch—he lived as a gay man for many years and then transitioned to become heterosexual and a brilliant psychotherapist. He has helped hundreds of men and women resolve conflicts regarding their sexual orientation and gender identity. He assisted hundreds of parents in restoring relationships with their LGBTQ+ children, and trained thousands of professional therapists and ministry leaders. Important issues covered in this book: • Meaning behind sexual orientation and gender identity issues • A four-stage model for personal healing and growth • How to assist family members and friends with LGBTQ+ loved ones • Twelve-step protocol for a parents group “No one today has more practical, real-life experience helping individuals resolve sexual orientation issues than Richard Cohen. I have applied techniques and ideas that I’ve learned from Richard with great success as I’ve worked with life-coaching clients and groups. His instruction and mentoring have been invaluable.” —Rich Wyler, Founder of Brothers Road “I am so blessed to have participated in the first course for certification as a Sexual Orientation Coach. I feel it has thoroughly prepared me to deal with clients in this sensitive area. Comprehensive in scope, sensitive in approach, and detailed in methodology, this course will untangle the nuances of counseling those dealing with sexual orientation issues.” —Keith Vennum, M.D., LMHC, Former President of The Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity
