by Ashley Papa This article first appeared in Zoosk.com. In it, Dr. Hokemeyer gives advice on how to address and move through your partner's sexual past. The full article is reprinted below: They say that ignorance is bliss, but is that the best approach when it comes...
Addictions and other behavioral health issues are a leading destroyer of wealth. Private wealth managers who hold themselves out as full service providers should be well versed in the signs of addictions and able to discuss clinically and culturally appropriate treatment solutions. ...
This article first appeared in Rehabs.com “A woman is like a tea bag. You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Too often when professionals talk about addiction and other behavioral health issues among women, we share only...
Justine Musk, ex- wife of Elon, recently submitted her insights to Quora on what it takes to be a mogul. Her insights became a NYT article by Andrew Ross Sorkin. In the article, Justine discusses the cost of success with warmth, intelligence and compassion. The...
This article first appeared on www.rehabs.com The other night I came across a YouTube video from the Jon Stewart Show[1] where he mocked of the phenomenon known as Sudden Wealth Syndrome. In the video, a “reporter” conducted an interview of the two clinicians whose research in...
One of the greatest gifts I receive in my work as an addictions therapist is to witness individuals and families surmount incredibly difficult challenges and embrace a life of recovery. Often the breakthrough occurs at the bitter end, when I’m scratching my head in disbelief...
The other night I came across a clip from “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart, where he mocked of the phenomenon known as Sudden Wealth Syndrome. In the video, a “reporter” conducted an interview of the two clinicians whose research in treating people of wealth...
How trauma leads to destructive financial choices: By Erica Sandberg Child abuse. Warfare. Assault. A devastating accident. If you have endured one or more life-threatening events, you may be more likely to make destructive money decisions. Researchers discovered that post-traumatic stress alters the way a person thinks and...
In the following article that I wrote for Rehabs.com, I discuss the phenomenon of sexual addiction and sexual compulsivity: “I don’t know how it got this far out of control,” Matt practically whispered during our first session. “It all started so innocently. I went on Ashley Madison...