Conversion Therapy

Definition

Conversion therapy refers to a range of treatments aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. It involves various techniques, such as counseling, prayer, and aversive conditioning.

Related terms

LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy: This therapeutic approach supports and validates individuals' sexual orientations and gender identities without attempting to change them.

Sexual Orientation:

Refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, both genders, or neither gender.

Gender Identity:

An individual's deeply-held sense of their own gender, which may not necessarily align with the sex assigned at birth.