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Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Is Sex Addiction Real? 4 Reasons Why It's Problematic

Sex can feel addictive, but can it really result in addiction? Learn more about the sex addiction controversy.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

5 Myths About Male Sexual Desire: Separating Fact from Fiction in Men's Sexuality

Are you struggling with your sexual desire? You're not alone. As men, we often hear myths about male sexuality.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Debunking Addiction Medicine: Towards Holistic Recovery From Substance Misuse

Tired of relying on outdated, limited medical models of addiction? It's time to discover the full picture and unlock your path to...

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Mythopoetic Men’s Work: A Patriarchal Backlash?

The men fixed their gaze on me — attentive, present, and somehow intimidating. Suddenly, I saw a tear rolling down the cheeks of a man.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Long Live "Monkey Mind:" Towards Experience-Near Mindfulness

For a long time, I thought that I have a “monkey mind” that can never be still and calm. In some way, I do, but things are a bit more...

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Man Up!? How to escape the straight jacket of (toxic) masculinity

“Don’t be a sissy, toughen up” is a phrase familiar to many boys and men. If you have a male body, you’re supposed to man up and...

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Rethink Trauma: It's Not About Broken Brains

Traumatic stress results from broken relationships and not broken brains. Recovery is about social connections that make life worth living.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Trauma among Veterans: What has Masculinity to do with it?

Men who conform to a masculinity ideology that encourages the repression of emotions are more likely to experience PTSD.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Ethics, Meditation, and Self-Care for Therapists: A New Approach

Today, self-care is supposed to prevent burnout among therapists, but it can be so much more. It's about pleasure, insight and ethics.

Hans Reihling, Ph.D., LMFT

Mindful Parenting: Beware of the 'Boy Code'

Boys are often unintentionally put into a straight-jacket of emotional constraint until it seems that they don't have feelings at all....