Dr. Haldeman is currently writing the first authored book on the controversial topic of sexual orientation conversion therapy from a critical point of view. The book, titled Promises of Change: Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy in Cultural Context, examines the practices of conversion therapy from a clinical, sociocultural, and political perspective.
Written Work > Publications
My publication record in refereed journals and professional volumes spans a variety of issues relative to ethical and competent clinical practice with lesbian, gay and bisexual clients, as well as the relationship between the science of psychology and social issues.
I am best known for my critiques of sexual orientation conversion therapy and the “ex-gay” movement of the religious right wing. My first book chapter on this subject appeared in the 1991 volume edited by Gonsiorek and Weinrich, Homosexuality: Issues for Public Policy, and subsequent articles have been published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, The Counseling Psychologist, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and the Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy.
Additionally, I have written textbook chapters and journal articles on Gender Identity Disorder (GID) in children, spirituality in the lives of gay men, gay marriage, the gay male community, and the ethical and competent treatment of lesbian, gay and bisexual clients in psychotherapy. I am particularly proud of the policy work in which I have participated on behalf of LGB individuals through the APA. I am currently at work on my first book, Promises of Change: Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy in Cultural Context, for APA Books.
Please see my Vita for a complete list of publications.
Upcoming publication
Kiselica, M., Mule, M., and Haldeman, D. (2007) Finding Inner Peace in a Homophobic World: Counseling Gay Boys and Boys Who Are Questioning Their Sexual Identity. In M. Kiselica (Ed.), Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals. New York:Routledge.
Recent publications
Haldeman, D. (2006). When conversion therapy fails: A review of Fish Can’t Fly. Sexual and Relationship Therapy: web journal (October, 2006).
Haldeman, D. (2006). The village people: Identity and development in the gay male community. In K. Bieschke, R. Perez & K. DeBord (Eds)., Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy wwith lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Clients. Pp. 71- 90. Washington, D.C.: APA Books.
Haldeman, D. (2006). Queer eye on the straight guy: A case of gay male heterophobia. In M. Stevens and M. Englar-Carlson (Eds.), In the Room With Men: A Casebook for Psychotherapy with Men. Pp. 301-317, Washington, D.C.: APA Books.
Haldeman, D. (2006). Queer eye on the straight guy: A case of heterophobia. In M. Stevens & M. Englar-Carlson, Eds. In the Room with Men: A Casebook for Psychotherapy with Men. Washington, D.C.: APA Books.
Morrow, S., Beckstead, L., Hayes, J. & Haldeman, D. (2004). Impossible dreams, impossible choices, and thoughts about depolarizing the debate. The Counseling Psychologist, 32(5), pp. 778-785.
Haldeman, D. (2004). Clear as folk: A new look at mental health and sexual/gender orientation. Contemporary Psychology.
Haldeman, D. (2004). When sexual and religious orientation collide: Considerations for psychotherapy with conflicted gay men. The Counseling Psychologist.
Selected Publications
Haldeman, D. & Buhrke, R. (2003). Under a rainbow flag: The diversity of sexual orientation. In J. Robinson & L. James (Eds.) pp. 142-156. The Tapestry of Human Diversity New York: Oxford Press.
Haldeman, D. (2003). A history of sexual orientation conversion therapy at the American Psychological Association. In Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues APA Division 44 Newsletter, 19(1), pp. 6-8.
Haldeman, D. (2002). Gay rights, patient rights: The implications of sexual orientation conversion therapy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 33(3), pp. 260-264.
Haldeman, D. (2002). Therapeutic antidotes: Helping gay men heal from sexual orientation conversion therapy. Journal of Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy, 3(4), pp. 117-130.
Haldeman, D. (2002). Don’t come any closer: How heterophobia contaminates interpersonal relationships between gay and heterosexual men. In Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, APA Division 51 Newsletter (Winter 2002-2003 issue).
Haldeman, D. (2001). Psychotherapy with gay and bisexual men. In G. Brooks and G. Good (Eds.), A New Handbook for Counseling Men. pp. 796-815. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Haldeman, D. (2000). Gender atypical youth: Social and clinical issues. The School Psychology Review, 29(2), pp. 216-222.
Division 44/Committee on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns Joint Task Force on Professional Practice. Guidelines for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Clients. American Psychologist, 55(12), pp. 1409-1421.
Haldeman, D. (1999). The pseudo-science of sexual orientation conversion therapy: Clinical and social implications. Angles, 4(1), pp. 1-4. Amherst, MA: Institute for Lesbian and Gay Strategic Studies.
Haldeman, D. (1999). The best of both worlds; Essentialism and social constructionism in clinical practice. In J. Bohan & G. Russell (Eds.), The Meanings We Make: Conversations about Psychology and Sexual Orientation. pp. 57-70. New York: New York University Press.
Haldeman, D. (1998). Sexual orientation conversion therapy. Guest column on the Gay Gene website, gaygene@aol.com
Haldeman, D. (1998). Ceremony and religion in same-sex marriage. In R. Cabaj & D. Purcell (Eds.), On the Road to Same-Sex Marriage. pp. 141-164. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Haldeman, D. (1994). The practice and ethics of sexual orientation conversion therapy. Jouranl of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 62(2), pp. 221-227.
Haldeman, D. (1991). Sexual orientation conversion therapy for gay men and lesbians: A scientific examination. In J. Gonsiorek & J. Weinrich (Eds.), Homosexuality: Research Implications for Public Poliicy. pp. 149-160. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.