31 Dec Shrink Rap: Dr. Paul On Claiming a Richer, Fuller Life
A Telluride local, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is an internationally recognized expert on treating the clinical issues that arise at the intersection of relationships and behavioral health. (Scroll down for more on Dr. Paul.)
Dr. Paul was recently interviewed by Carleen Wild in HeathZette about taking care of body and mind with a positive outlook, which is especially important as the New Year approaches.
Dr. Paul Hokemeyer
When we’re busy and stressed, it’s not easy to see the bright side of things. But we may want to give it our best shot — it may add years to our life.
When we’re busy and stressed, it’s not easy to see the bright side of things. But we may want to give it our best shot — it may add years to our life.
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University in Boston analyzed data collected over eight years on some 70,000 women — and found that the most optimistic people were significantly less likely to die from cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, or infections during the study period than the least optimistic.
None of this surprises Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a New York City-based marriage and family therapist.
“I’m just glad the research supports what clinicians see daily and Eastern philosophers have known for over 2,500 years,” Hokemeyer told LifeZette. “Positive thinking, or optimism as it’s referred to in scientific circles, is incredibly healing. The original practitioners of this [optimism] were the students of Eastern philosophy and mindfulness…
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More about Dr. Paul Hokemeyer:
Dr. Paul is frequently quoted in a host of media outlets including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He serves on the panel of experts for the “Dr. Oz Show” and is a Fox News analyst. Dr. Paul served on the board of directors for the New York Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and received his certification as a clinical trauma professional. He also holds a law degree.
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