This article was co-authored by Tracy Carver, PhD and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Dr. Tracy Carver is an award-winning Licensed Psychologist based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Carver specializes in counseling for issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration. She holds a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Carver also completed an internship in Clinical Psychology through Harvard University Medical School. She was voted one of the Best Mental Health Professionals in Austin for four years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine. Dr. Carver has been featured in Austin Monthly, Austin Woman Magazine, Life in Travis Heights, and KVUE (the Austin affiliate for ABC News).
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It’s natural to want someone you care a lot about to quit smoking, especially when they’re your girlfriend. You may be worried about your girlfriend's health, her finances, or her overall happiness. Cutting out smoking could be a huge weight off of her shoulders, and yours too. She needs to decide to quit herself (after all, you can't do it for her!), but there are a lot of ways you can help make it easier for her. Check out the tips below to learn how you can help your girlfriend stop smoking for good.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow long do I have to wait if I want my girlfriend to quit smoking?Tracy Carver, PhDDr. Tracy Carver is an award-winning Licensed Psychologist based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Carver specializes in counseling for issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration. She holds a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Carver also completed an internship in Clinical Psychology through Harvard University Medical School. She was voted one of the Best Mental Health Professionals in Austin for four years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine. Dr. Carver has been featured in Austin Monthly, Austin Woman Magazine, Life in Travis Heights, and KVUE (the Austin affiliate for ABC News).
Licensed PsychologistWait until your girlfriend is ready to quit smoking before trying any smoking cessation programs or tactics. No pill or set of facts can make her give up smoking until she is willing to do it. -
QuestionWhat can I do to help her overcome her resistance to quitting smoking?Tracy Carver, PhDDr. Tracy Carver is an award-winning Licensed Psychologist based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Carver specializes in counseling for issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration. She holds a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Carver also completed an internship in Clinical Psychology through Harvard University Medical School. She was voted one of the Best Mental Health Professionals in Austin for four years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine. Dr. Carver has been featured in Austin Monthly, Austin Woman Magazine, Life in Travis Heights, and KVUE (the Austin affiliate for ABC News).
Licensed PsychologistCounseling can help uncover those underlying reasons or underlying barriers due to which she is not ready to quit smoking.
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References
- ↑ https://www.ycq2.org/help-your-hero-quit/help-consider/talk-it-out/
- ↑ Tracy Carver, PhD. Licensed Psychologist. Expert Interview. 7 January 2021.
- ↑ Tracy Carver, PhD. Licensed Psychologist. Expert Interview. 7 January 2021.
- ↑ Tracy Carver, PhD. Licensed Psychologist. Expert Interview. 7 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.ycq2.org/health-professionals/
- ↑ https://www.tobaccofreeco.org/quit-tobacco/i-want-to-help-someone/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/index.html
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/index.html
- ↑ https://www.mhanational.org/find-support-groups
- ↑ https://www.tobaccofreeco.org/quit-tobacco/i-want-to-help-someone/
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