Session 48 – IFTCC Science and Research Council: Projects Completed, in Progress, and Future Brainstorming (Open Meeting)

Science and Research Council Annual Conference Open Meeting 2025

Contributions by Drs. Laura Haynes, Mike Davidson, Maria Calatrava, Carolyn Pela, Paul Sullins.  Research used in the PSA application, progress on the Science and Research Council’s research goals, goals for future research, and open discussion for suggestions.

Research Advances on Influences and Change in Same-Sex Sexuality and Discordant Gender Identity

State of the art research for counsellors and advocates on biological, psychological, and social influences leading to development of same-sex sexuality and discordant gender identity and to change through life experiences.

Advances in Evidence for Change Allowing Counselling

State of the art research for clinicians and advocates: Randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, and other research supporting change through counselling.