Narcissism: What is it and how do you treat it? Narcissism Defined Narcissism is a character trait that defines a person’s self view and view of others. Like the narrow lens in a microscope, it causes a person to focus on the world in a very self-centered way....
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples to resolve breaches of trust, breakdowns in communication, emotional and physical betrayals. Infidelity is without a doubt the most corrosive force that can destroy a relationship- or make it stronger. In this article for...
Left for a Younger Woman? 5 Steps to Thrive By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD This post originally appeared on the Dr. Oz website. One of the most devastating things that can happen to a woman is to be cheated on or left for a younger woman. It’s insulting,...
Internet Addiction: When Cyberspace Disconnects Us By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD Over the last several months I’ve become aware that the practice of psychotherapy has expanded beyond the confines of the treatment room and into the ethers of cyberspace. No longer does my relationship with my patients consist...
Internet Sex: Is It Ruining Your Relationship? By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD Yesterday, I received a call from a friend who lives in a small Wyoming town. She asked if I ever heard of couples whose marriage fell apart because the husband was addicted to Internet sex. My answer...
Surviving Infidelity: 5 Steps to Emotional Recovery This post appeared originally at doctoroz.com By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD Infidelity is an issue that’s never far away. From world leaders to our next-door neighbors, no one’s immune to cheating. The simple fact is that infidelity is alive and well --...
The Power of Infidelity- Originally posted on Dr. OZ website By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD We live in a world saturated with infidelity. For months we’ve endured the details of Tiger Woods’ sex life and Sandra Bullock’s humiliations. Prior to Mr. Woods’ and Ms. Bullock’s revelations, it...
Infidelity is a word that seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue or lurking somewhere in the back of their mind. In a recent post on the Dr. Oz blog I discuss what to do if you are impacted by infidelity. So what can...