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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...