Editor’s Note: Dr. Hokemeyer is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies, relationships, and emotional healing. He is also a part-time Telluride local. His column, Shrink Rap, appears regularly on Telluride Inside… and Out. (For more on his background, go to Our Writers.) This article on the beauty of women of a certain age first…
The notion that a man makes a woman, although absurd, is deeply engrained in the female psyche. It tells women they need a man to nurture and love them, to provide for them, and to protect them from the dangers of the world. What it forgets to tell them is that everything they need to…
Our regular contributor to Shrink Rap, the indomitable Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, has been on an email binge, sending Telluride Inside… and Out stories on topics of that might be of interest to our readers. The first was a study by the Caron Treatment Center about the consequences of overindulging at office parties. (Posted). An article…
With Xmas around the corner, in this installment of Shrink Rap, I want to explore the subject of overspending during the holidays. Hormones play a role. To be more specific, it is really about the hormone dopamine, our body’s natural morphine, a substance our brain releases to make us feel really really good. People who…
Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is the author of one of favorite features: Shrink Rap, which focuses on hot-button physical, mental and emotional health challenges that influence pop culture. The formula is simple: Paul writes a post on a subject of interest and then we get on the horn to delve deeper. Not this time. This time,…
My spin on Internet Dating: a mixed blessing Over the last decade, we’ve seen an explosion in Internet dating sites. Today, rather than going into the world to find a romantic partner, we sit alone in front a computer and shop for the man or woman of our dreams. Call me a Luddite. Call me…
by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer The pressure surrounding motherhood in the 21st Century is extraordinary. Everywhere we turn there’s an expert (yes, including me) telling mothers how to do it “right” and “better.” And while this wealth of information is incredibly valuable, it also sets an impossible standard for the person in charge: mothers. In addition, lofty…
[click "Play" to hear Dr. Hokemeyer's conversation with Susan] By Dr Paul Hokemeyer Dr. Hokemeyer is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies, relationships, and emotional healing. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, he holds a PhD in psychology, as well as a doctorate in the law. A part-time Telluride resident, Dr. Hokemeyer is…
[click "Play" to hear Dr. Hokemeyer's discussion with Susan] By Dr. Paul Hokemeyer Dr. Hokemeyer is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies, relationships, and emotional healing. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, he holds a PhD in psychology, as well as a doctorate in the law. A part-time Telluride resident, Dr. Hokemeyer is…
[click "Play", Dr. Paul Hokemeyer talks about parenting] By Dr. Paul Hokemeyer (Editor’s note: After a pause to refresh, Telluride Inside… and Out’s favorite shrink returns with his every other week column: Shrink Rap. Welcome back, Dr. Paul.) In my psychotherapy practice I treat lots of adolescents and their parents. One of the changes…