
In this episode of Sanity Podcast, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gerald Davison's 1974 ABCT presidential address on the wrongs of Conversion Therapy with co-host Dr. Joel Becker. 00:00 Welcome to Sanity Podcast 00:38 Introducing Dr. Joel Becker 02:14 Meet Dr. Gerald Davison 03:37 The Impact of Dr. Davison's 1974 Address 04:59 Dr. Becker's Personal Journey 07:36 Change in Dr. Davison's perspective 17:04 Broader Ethical Questions in Therapy 24:16 Publishing the Presidential Address 27:26 Reflections on Societal Changes 33:19 Response from behavioral therapists 41:12 The Influence of Charles Silverstein 46:29 A Missed Train and a New Perspective 51:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections