Contrary to popular belief, money does not buy happiness. Acclaimed author, educator and speaker, Thayer Willis, offers counsel, support and inspiration to individuals and families coping with the psychological challenges of wealth. Thayer's understanding of the complex issues stemming from financial abundance is personal. A child of wealth herself, she experienced the privilege and opportunities, as well as the isolation and confusion, often associated with wealth.
Her own journey to purpose and fulfillment led to a desire to help others who struggle with similar issues. A pioneer in the field of wealth counseling and a licensed, practicing psychotherapist, Thayer has been helping families around the world overcome emotional obstacles and live in harmony with wealth since 1990.
Her own journey to purpose and fulfillment led to a desire to help others who struggle with similar issues. A pioneer in the field of wealth counseling and a licensed, practicing psychotherapist, Thayer has been helping families around the world overcome emotional obstacles and live in harmony with wealth since 1990.
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Thayer Cheatham Willis is a leading authority in the area of wealth counseling.
Born into the founding family of the multinational Georgia-Pacific Corporation, she brings to her field a unique insider's perspective on contending with family dynamics as they relate to the mental and emotional challenges of wealth.
Thayer holds an MA from the University of Oregon and an MSW from Portland State University.
While completing her second master's degree, she designed and conducted research studies that explored the psychological problems associated with wealth.
Born into the founding family of the multinational Georgia-Pacific Corporation, she brings to her field a unique insider's perspective on contending with family dynamics as they relate to the mental and emotional challenges of wealth.
Thayer holds an MA from the University of Oregon and an MSW from Portland State University.
While completing her second master's degree, she designed and conducted research studies that explored the psychological problems associated with wealth.
In a society convinced that money guarantees happiness, it's difficult for many to imagine having both wealth and problems.
The truth is, struggle and adversity are part of the human experience, and the rich encounter their fair share of conflicts and stresses.
In fact, wealth itself can create its own special set of challenges and, for many, money may be at the very root of their deepest pain and frustrations.
Wealth counseling is designed to help those whose mental, emotional or spiritual health is suffering as a result of financial riches navigate their way toward a meaningful, productive and truly rewarding life.
The truth is, struggle and adversity are part of the human experience, and the rich encounter their fair share of conflicts and stresses.
In fact, wealth itself can create its own special set of challenges and, for many, money may be at the very root of their deepest pain and frustrations.
Wealth counseling is designed to help those whose mental, emotional or spiritual health is suffering as a result of financial riches navigate their way toward a meaningful, productive and truly rewarding life.
Inspiring and actionable programs designed for individuals and families of affluence, financial professionals, family office advisors and estate planning attorneys.
Using her unique insider's perspective and eloquent yet down-to-earth approach, Thayer offers keynotes, seminars, workshops and retreats on navigating the psychological challenges and common struggles inherent in the stewardship of financial wealth.
Topics may include creating communication skills and pathways; the psychology of wealth; or the pitfalls and opportunities of multigenerational wealth.
Using her unique insider's perspective and eloquent yet down-to-earth approach, Thayer offers keynotes, seminars, workshops and retreats on navigating the psychological challenges and common struggles inherent in the stewardship of financial wealth.
Topics may include creating communication skills and pathways; the psychology of wealth; or the pitfalls and opportunities of multigenerational wealth.
Clients have taught us perspective for wealthy individuals and families in the current pandemic crisis.
Their experiences have brought to light specific attitudes and behaviors that can be challenging, isolating and distressing for this relatively small population.
Here we have developed hopeful advice for you.
It is a complex cocktail of feelings and emotions which none of us has any real experience for handling.
For our clients we also see that the spectrum of emotions and feelings they are managing is wide: all the way from fear, anger and guilt through grief to relief, strength and gratitude.
Their experiences have brought to light specific attitudes and behaviors that can be challenging, isolating and distressing for this relatively small population.
Here we have developed hopeful advice for you.
It is a complex cocktail of feelings and emotions which none of us has any real experience for handling.
For our clients we also see that the spectrum of emotions and feelings they are managing is wide: all the way from fear, anger and guilt through grief to relief, strength and gratitude.
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