"In his new book, Notes on Being a Man, Galloway states bluntly: "There's no such thing as 'toxic masculinity...there's cruelty, criminality, bullying, predation, and abuse of power. If you're guilty of any of these things, or conflate being a man with coarseness and savagery, you're not masculine; you're anti-masculine." As a man and a therapist who treats mostly men, this resonates with me and what I've heard from my clients."
"Values matter. Galloway calls it a code, and coincidentally, I do too with my male clients. My clinical practice includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a behavioral therapy that focuses on committing to actions that align with one's values. ACT also incorporates mindfulness and an awareness of your unpleasant experiences. The aim is to develop psychological flexibility - a capacity to ride the waves of emotion without getting stuck."
'Toxic masculinity' is not a valid label for masculinity; harmful behaviors such as cruelty, criminality, bullying, predation, and abuse of power represent anti-masculinity. Traditional ideals of manhood emphasize duty, restraint, and kindness rather than coarseness or narcissistic excess. Many men feel weary of public debates about masculinity and hesitate to share perspectives for fear of rebuke, finding reassurance when old-school manhood is paired with kindness. Values and action matter: committing to behaviors aligned with core values supports healthier manhood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) promotes values-based action, mindfulness, awareness of unpleasant experiences, and psychological flexibility.
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