Elizabeth Weiss, PsyD

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

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

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

Tell if Your Partner Has a Personality Disorder

Everybody has personality quirks and flaws. In uncommon cases, though, unhealthy patterns of behaviors and thoughts are severe enough to be considered a personality disorder. Living with a partner who has a personality d...

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

Heal Family Wounds

On the one hand, addressing old rifts and frayed relationships in the family can be painful. On the other hand, letting past wounds go untreated means you risk losing valuable, long-enduring family bonds. So, rather tha...

How to Maintain Good Spiritual Health

Spiritual wellness made simpleTo maintain your spiritual health, engage in regular devotional practices like prayer and meditation. Be mindful in your daily activities, and stay in touch with your body, your emotions, a...

How to Overcome a Martyr Complex: Understanding Your Feelings & Living Happier

Psychology-backed tips to stop feeling like a victim and set boundariesIf 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

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

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

Decide if You Should Have Kids when You Have Depression

Deciding whether or not to have kids can be a tough choice under the best of circumstances. Having depression can complicate the decision even more. You might worry about passing the illness along to your child, having d...

How to

Accept Honest Criticism from Your Partner

Criticism is hard to hear at any time. But it's especially tough when it comes from your partner, someone that you love and respect. To accept honest criticism from your partner, remember that the aim is not to tear you ...

How to Recognize a Codependent Friendship & What to Do about It

Exploring the signs of codependency in friendshipsClose 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...

How to

Emotionally Connect with a Man

Whether you're trying to connect with your partner or another important man in your life, let's face it, some men just seem harder to connect with on an emotional level. They might have a different style of communicating...