08 Sep Sex Addiction: 50 Shades of Shame
Sex addiction is a very real- and very treatable condition. In this article, I discuss the signs of sex addiction and outline the available treatment options. ...
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08 Sep Infidelity: Defining the Narrative of Your Relationship
Infidelity: Defining the Narrative of Your Relationship by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer Susan was a beautiful and vibrant 54-year-old woman who had just celebrated 32 years of marriage to Steve when she found out he’d been carrying on a 10-year affair with Marsha, a 42-year-old business associate. “I was...
08 Sep Narcissism: The Character Pathology Underlying Addictions
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Narcissism: The Chronic Character Pathology of Underlying Addictions by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer I was closing down my Manhattan office late last Friday afternoon when my phone began ringing. I looked at the caller ID to see if it was someone I knew, but I only recognized the...
08 Sep Luxury Treatment: Guidelines for Culturally & Clinically Competent Care
In the following article, which first appeared in Rehabs.com, I address what patients and families should look for when seeking addiction and mental health services from providers that hold themselves out as purveyors of "luxury" treatment. Luxury Treatment: Guidelines for Culturally and Clinically Competent Care Posted May...
08 Sep The Ashley Madison Scandal and Your Relationship
The following article, in which I was quoted as an expert, first appeared in Women's Health. It's reprinted here in its entirety. What Every Woman Whose Husband Was on Ashley Madison Needs to Know Don't get it twisted. BY K. ALEISHA FETTERS August 31, 2015 In the last week,...
21 Aug The Psychology of Wealth, Power & Celebrity
This article, written by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, first appeared in Rehabs.com. In it, Dr. Paul discusses the unique clinical and cultural needs of men, women and families of wealth, power and celebrity. ++++++ The other night I came across a clip from “The Daily Show” with Jon...
17 Aug Bulimia and its role in the death of Amy Winehouse
This article can be found at http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/861-we-need-to-talk-about-amy-winehouses-eating-disorder-and-its-role-in-her-death/ It is reposted here in its entirety because it sets forth in an honest and powerful way the insidious nature of eating disorders and the forces that keep them ravaging the lives of those we love. We Need to Talk About Amy Winehouse’s...
14 Aug Passive Agressive Signs (10 to be exact) That Your Relationship is on the Rocks
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This article first appeared in Bustle.com and was written by Bibi Deitz. In it, I discuss ten signs that indicate your relationship could be over. _______ If your partner is always exhausted, angry and rolling their eyes, there's a good chance they have given up on your...
30 Jul Wealth, Privilege and Adolescent Addiction
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Addictions impact people in every socio-economic class. When they strike families of wealth and affluence- high functioning families- the issues and challenges to getting clinically and culturally competent treatment are great. In this article I explain what families need to look for when seeking out...
27 Jul Dr. Paul Hokemeyer in the Robb Report: Wealth & Addiction
Dr. Paul discusses the unique clinical needs of ultra high net worth patients in this Robb Report article: Courtney Humphries JANUARY 01, 2015 Some surprising new weapons are in development to aid those battling addiction. By many standards, Mark held the world in his palm. He had gone to...