"Shift Your Mood provides an easy and active form of mindfulness to calm reactivity. Rik includes stories from real people's lives that show how you can soothe anxiety and stress, overcome obsessions, and tame your inner critic. As you release emotional tension, you will naturally shift to the source of your own love and inner wisdom"-- Amazon
Book Description for The God At last! A sharp and sexy satire that skewers the absurd methods used by the ex-gay movement to make gays go straight. In this hilarious send-up of ex-gay treatment programs, a young man named Paul joins Escape, run by the Reverend Sly Slocock. While trying to convert other gays, Paul meets Jimmy, a feisty antagonist from Homo Nation, who sets out to undermine Sly's increasingly bizarre attempts to cure Paul's homosexuality. The God Squad is a racy, romantic comedy spiced with irony, intrigue, and forbidden passion. By exposing the fraudulent hypocrisy of ex-gay ministries, it also provides a refreshing antidote to the religious right's campaign against gays. About the Rik Isensee practices psychotherapy in San Francisco and has worked with some clients in recovery from ex-gay programs. He is the author of three self-help books for gay Love Between Men, Reclaiming Your Life, and Are You Ready? The Gay Man's Guide to Thriving at Midlife.
Focusing on the challenges of growing up gay in a homophobic environment, this book provides a comforting framework for healing from the effects of homophobic abuse, addiction, and self-destructive behaviors. It offers guidance for reclaiming one's life and fostering resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth.
Focusing on relationship enhancement, this guide offers strategies for improving communication with your partner. It emphasizes conflict resolution techniques to prevent escalation and retaliation, fostering intimacy and reinforcing the love that initially connected you. Ideal for couples or those dating, it aims to strengthen bonds and promote healthier interactions.
Engaging in an intimate conversation about midlife, this book offers wisdom and passion for gay men navigating their journeys. Combining clinical insights with the personal stories of ten articulate men, it provides a rich synthesis that enriches readers' understanding of life after coming out. This landmark work serves as a valuable reference point, potentially guiding readers toward a more fulfilling life path.
The story explores the challenges of coming out in a suburban high school through the experiences of Mike and Susie. Susie's bold declaration of her identity leads to her removal from the Girls' Athletic Association, while Mike grapples with his feelings for his best friend Scott, who is unaware of Mike's crush and is infatuated with Melody. When Scott faces violence from anti-gay bullies, Mike must confront his own fears and take a stand for his friend, highlighting themes of identity, friendship, and courage.
Der Ratgeber Für Lebens- Und Liebesbeziehungen
In jeder Beziehung treten früher oder später Probleme auf, das ist auch bei schwulen Paaren nicht anders. Konflikte, die der Harmonie den Garaus machen, bringen die meisten Beziehungen gerade dann auseinander, wenn sie die Chance hätten, überhaupt eine Beziehung zu werden. Was daran liegen mag, dass viele nicht begreifen, dass Liebe eine Kunst. Und um diese Kunst geht es in diesem Ratgeber für Männerpaare: Wie liebt man einen Mann, ohne ihr zu erdrücken? Welche Strategien der Konfliktlösung führen am besten zum Erfolg? Was ist mit Sex außerhalb der Partnerschaft? Aber auch Antworten auf Probleme mit den Schwiegereltern, Aids oder einem Kinderwunsch gibt dieser Ratgeber. Und schließlich auch einen Weg aus der Krise, wenn die Probleme par tour nicht zu bewältigen sind. Auf diese und viele andere Fragen, die sich im Laufe einer schwulen Liebesbeziehung stellen, bietet dieses Buch befriedigende Antworten, hilfreiche Tipps und Lösungsmodelle.