| − | '''Reparative therapy''' helps a [[homosexual]] get rid of his unwanted same-sex longings.<ref>Linda Nicolosi wrote, "... their efforts have a demonstrable track record of treatment success." [http://www.narth.com/docs/lcreview.html]</ref> | + | '''Reparative therapy''' is a controversial therapeutic approach in psychology that is intended to help a [[homosexual]] get rid of his unwanted same-sex longings.<ref>Linda Nicolosi wrote, "... their efforts have a demonstrable track record of treatment success." [http://www.narth.com/docs/lcreview.html]</ref>. While its usage is endorsed by some conservative psychologists and scholars, the majority of the psychological profession is opposed to its usage, due to the commonly held belief among psychologists that homosexuality is not a mental disorder. |