Conversion Therapy FAQs
Everything Faith-Guided Parents and Guardians Need to Know
As a faith-guided parent or caretaker, hearing that a child you love identifies as transgender brings overwhelming emotions—confusion, fear, even anger. You worry about their soul, their safety, and what people at church or school might think. You wonder how you could honor your faith and protect your child at the same time.
You may have heard about conversion therapy, "reparative therapy," or “gender exploratory” programs. They promise to fix everything – “realign” a child’s identity through prayer or counseling.
Before making any decisions that could permanently harm your child and your family, we at Conversion Truth For Families urge you to be cautious.
This FAQ is written for anyone who loves their kids deeply but wants to make sure the help they seek won’t cause harm. Below, you’ll find clear answers grounded in the real stories of real families who’ve walked this painful road and come out the other side, as well as expertise from medical experts you can trust.
Conversion therapy preys on parental fear and sells false hope. Those who profit from it know better—and families deserve better.
The truth is simple: outside meddling will never bring a child closer to God or replace our job as parents. Healing starts at the kitchen table, in prayer, and in love that listens.
Parents don’t have to choose between faith and their child.
We encourage you to explore the alternative resources on our site, connect with other families who have navigated this journey, and most importantly, to choose approaches that preserve your relationship with your child—because no parent should have to look back with regret, wishing they had chosen love over a false promise of change.
Your child needs you now more than ever, and with the right support and information, your family can emerge from this challenge stronger, closer, and more resilient.