Charles W. Socarides
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Charles William Socarides (January 24, 1922 – December 25, 2005) was an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, physician, educator and author. He focused much of his career on homosexuality, which he believed could be altered. He helped found the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) in 1992 and worked extensively with the organization until his death.
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Charles W. Socarides | |
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Born | January 24, 1922 |
Died | December 25, 2005(2005-12-25) (aged 83) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard University Columbia University |
Known for | National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (as the founder) |
Spouse | Claire Alford Socarides |
Children | 5, including Richard Socarides |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, human sexuality |
Institutions | Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research Columbia University State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
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