Elizabeth Weiss, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (8)
How to
Deal With Exam Anxiety
Most people suffer some degree of anxiety when preparing for a test. This can range from a mild nervous feeling to a full panic attack. Whatever your level of anxiety, learning to reduce it is very important to study eff...
How to
Give a Girl Space
Perhaps you are in a committed relationship or you just started dating a woman you really like. In your mind, things might be going well, so when she asks for space, you might be feeling a bit perplexed. Or perhaps thi...
How to
Create Family Unity
Sometimes it can feel like every family member is off in their own personal world, or nobody is really in sync with each other. It doesn't help that nowadays there are ''so'' many things distracting us all and keeping us...
How to
Talk to Your Partner About Your Wants and Needs
In a relationship, you may expect your partner to know all of your wants and needs. However, if you have never told your partner what you need or want, they may not know. To communicate your needs and wants to your partn...
How to Stop Being Codependent in Your Relationship
7 ways to be less codependent to maintain a balanced relationshipNavigating a codependent relationship can be an emotionally draining experience. You want to break free of the exhausting codependence of your relationship...
How to
Tell if You Are Codependent
A codependent person is an individual who develops patterns within their relationships where the codependent individual has a one-sided relationship with another person. In these relationships, the codependent individual...
How to Overcome a Martyr Complex: Understanding Your Feelings & Living Happier
Psychology-backed tips to stop feeling like a victim and set boundaries If you feel like you have martyr syndrome, the good news is there are things you can do to overcome it and start living a happier, more positive lif...
How to Recognize a Codependent Friendship & What to Do about It
Exploring the signs of codependency in friendships Close friendships are essential to a happy life. But what if a friendship becomes codependent? If you’ve heard the term before, you might be wondering what it means an...
