Bill is a Christian man who is sexually and emotionally attracted to men.Bill believes that his thoughts and desires about men are wrong.Bill's family is Christian and believe that homosexuality is a sin.Given these beliefs,Bill entered reparative therapy through a church group to make himself attracted to the proper sex-women.Through therapy,what will likely occur?

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Reparative therapy has been widely discredited by medical professionals and is not an effective means of changing one's sexual orientation. It is more likely that Bill will experience negative psychological effects, such as increased guilt, shame, and anxiety. It is important for Bill to seek out support from a therapist who practices affirmative therapy, which focuses on acceptance and validation of one's sexual orientation.

Bill Is a Christian Man Who Is Sexually and Emotionally