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This Time It Will Be Different, Right?

By Michael Pecosh

The day I reached 200 pounds was one of the happiest days of my life. The day I reached 300 pounds was one of the saddest days of my life. Growing up, I was thin--and I mean thin . I was always tall, but for...

Guest Blog: Practice What You Preach

By Michael Pecosh

Choices Self-Care

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This week, our own Ashley Cygnarowicz submitted the post. Thanks, Ashley! It would be dishonest if I (or any therapist) said “I never get stressed out or feel like I have too much on my plate.” Yes—we are human, not therapy-bots. I can recall recently...

But Why?

By Michael Pecosh

Choices Counseling

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"Why?" Most parents will hear that word a dozen times a day from their small children. Therapists hear that word almost as much, but it is usually within the context of an intake. The client entering into therapy will often say, in essence, "I want...

What to Look for in a Counselor

By Michael Pecosh

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In our previous post, we talked about what clients can do to contribute to counseling success. So, what about the counselor? In my experience, a counselor should have a healthy balance of likeability and effectiveness . If you don't like her, you're probably not going...