Alan Downs

Alan Downs

Alan Downs Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and the CEO of Michael's House Treatment Center in Palm Springs, California. [ [http://www.michaelshouse.com/staff/alan-downs.html Alan Downs | Michael's House Staff] ]

Background

Dr. Downs earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1989 and spent the past 20 years working as a clinical psychologist with clients from all walks of life. The insights he learned through his work as a psychologist gave inspiration to his numerous books on leadership and psychology. His current book, "The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Paint of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World", is one of the leading self-help books for gay men. [http://out.com/detail.asp?page=2&id=24005 ] In 2005, Dr. Downs was a featured guest on the "Oprah Winfrey Show". [ [http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/oprahshow1_ss_20051117/8 The Straight Truth] ] Failed verification|date=July 2008

In addition to his many books, Dr. Downs has also been a contributing writer to "Mother Jones" magazine.

Accomplishments

Downs is also an author whose books include: "The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World, The Half-Empty Heart, Secrets of an Executive Coach: Proven Methods for Helping Leaders Excel Under Pressure, The Fearless Executive, Seven Miracles of Management, Why Does This Keep Happening to Me?, Corporate Executions: the Ugly Truth about Downsizing – How Corporate Greed is Shattering Lives, Companies, and Communities and Beyond the Looking Glass: Overcoming the Seductive Culture of Corporate Narcissism". [ [http://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=10389 Fresh Fiction: Author Alan Downs biography and book list] ] Failed verification|date=July 2008

Dr. Downs' work has been quoted numerous times in variety of media, including "The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle" and many others. He has made appearances on such programs as "CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News" and "NPR's Morning Edition".

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