Psychologist Alan Downs will discuss his book, “The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World,” on June 27 at the Westport Library.

WESTPORT — A psychologist and author who drew on personal experiences to write a book about growing up gay will speak June 27 at the Westport Library.

Alan Downs, whose appearance is co-sponsored by Westport Pride, will discuss his book, “The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the library, 20 Jesup Road. To reserve free tickets in advance online, click here.

Downs, a clinical psychologist, has more than 25 years experience in the field, specializing in the psychology of gay men. He is also a dialectical behavior therapy therapist who has worked with individuals as well as therapists seeking to learn mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills,” according to publicity for the program.

For more information, call the Westport Library at 203-291-4800.

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