Alan Downs

The gay male world today is characterized by seductive beauty, artful creativity, flamboyant sexuality, and, encouragingly, unprecedented acceptability in society. Yet despite the progress of the recent past, gay men still find themselves asking, "Are we really better off?" The inevitable byproduct of growing up gay in a straight world continues to be the internalization of shame, a shame gay men may strive to obscure with a fa?ade of beauty, creativity, or material success. Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author's own journey to be free of anger and of shame, as well as the stories of many of his friends and clients, The Velvet Rage outlines the three distinct stages to emotional well-being for gay men. Offering profoundly beneficial strategies to stop the insidious cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behavior, The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that will influence the public discourse on gay culture, and positively change the lives of gay men who read it.

Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World

The Velvet Rage

I Can't Believe This Is Happening to Me...Again! "Why does this keep happening to me?" is the question most commonly asked by those entering psychotherapy for the first time. Whether we can't stop dating the wrong guy or taking the wrong job, gaining and losing weight, or getting into debt, it is the repeating patterns in our lives that cause us the most pain and frustration. Now author and psychologist Alan Downs shows us all how we can break these cycles...for good! After fifteen years of working with people from all walks of life—including executives, homemakers, young adults, and the elderly—Dr. Downs has identified seven crises that every one of us will face at some point during our lifetime. In Why Does This Keep Happening to Me?, Downs uses his revolutionary Crisis Quiz to show us which of these crises is at the root of our repeating behavior. Downs includes quizzes, exercises, and real-life examples to help us resolve universal issues, including: —Who will I share my life with? —Why can't I believe in myself? —How can I become my own person? —What does it all mean? With wisdom and compassion, Downs leads us from recognition to recovery, showing us how we can apply our new knowledge and triumph over destructive patterns, breaking the cycle once and for all.

The Seven Crisis We All Experience and How to Overcome Them

Why Does This Keep Happening To Me?

Una guía para superar el descontento crónico

¿Por qué no encuentro sentido a mi vida?

Offers advice on how to overcome low-level depression, also known as dysthymia, outlining a five-week program of simple exercises and insights that can support both sufferers and their loved ones. Reprint.

A Supportive Guide to Breaking Free from Chronic Discontent

The Half-Empty Heart

According to Alan Downs, there is a severe illness darkening the corporate landscape--narcissism. Using harrowing stories and actual events, Downs examines this silent disease and the long-term damage it causes to employees, productivity, economic stability, and community morale.

Overcoming the Seductive Culture of Corporate Narcissism

Beyond the Looking Glass

This title deals with the seven big fears - rejection, inadequacy, scarcity, reality, the unknown, ageing and authority and is intended for all those who wish to develop their potential in the workplace.

Finding the Courage to Trust Your Talents and be the Leader You are Meant to be

The Fearless Executive

I Can't Believe This Is Happening to Me...Again! "Why does this keep happening to me?" is the question most commonly asked by those entering psychotherapy for the first time. Whether we can't stop dating the wrong guy or taking the wrong job, gaining and losing weight, or getting into debt, it is the repeating patterns in our lives that cause us the most pain and frustration. Now author and psychologist Alan Downs shows us all how we can break these cycles...for good! After fifteen years of working with people from all walks of life -- including executives, homemakers, young adults, and the elderly -- Dr. Downs has identified seven crises that every one of us will face at some point during our lifetime. In Why Does This Keep Happening to Me?, Downs uses his revolutionary Crisis Quiz to show us which of these crises is at the root of our repeating behavior. Downs includes quizzes, exercises, and real-life examples to help us resolve universal issues, including Who will I share my life with? Why can't I believe in myself? How can I become my own person? What does it all mean? With wisdom and compassion, Downs leads us from recognition to recovery, showing us how we can apply our new knowledge and triumph over destructive patterns, breaking the cycle once and for all.

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