Center for Compassionate Behavior Change

Center for Compassionate Behavior Change Clinical Psychologist specializing in CBT, ACT, and mindfulness. We also treat OCD/anxiety and eating disorders!

We use scientific principles to help individuals living obesity or other chronic medical conditions with weight loss/weight management.

✨ Mindfulness as a Rhythm 🥁When I left for the monastery, I needed to drinking coffee while I was away. They don’t off...
11/22/2025

✨ Mindfulness as a Rhythm 🥁

When I left for the monastery, I needed to drinking coffee while I was away. They don’t offer much caffeine on retreat, and I’ve learned that it’s not worth pretending I don’t drink coffee for a week or a weekend (cue headaches!). Bringing coffee was my version of a .

We had a pour-over set that someone gave us as a wedding present, and though I had never used it, I took it with me anyway. Each night, I would hand-grind my beans so that in the morning, all I needed to do was boil the water. Before meditating at 6 a.m., I’d make my cup of pour-over and enjoy it on my mindful walk to the meditation hall. Swipe to see my floor setup!

This ritual of drinking coffee—pour-over style—has become an essential part of my morning routine. There is something that feels so wholesome about making my coffee so mindfully. It sets the and tone for my whole day.

Drop questions or share your favorite mindful ritual below! 🌿

All Things Flow 🍂Seasons remind us of the passage of time—they slowly arrive, peak, and eventually pass. When assessing ...
10/04/2024

All Things Flow 🍂

Seasons remind us of the passage of time—they slowly arrive, peak, and eventually pass. When assessing where we are at the start of goal setting, we may not always like what we find. But just like a season, this difficulty will pass. The next season is an opportunity to cultivate positive change.

Soaring to new heights 🚀 Ever feel ready to recommit to a goal but have no idea where to start? It’s like knowing your d...
09/30/2024

Soaring to new heights 🚀

Ever feel ready to recommit to a goal but have no idea where to start? It’s like knowing your destination but not the route to get there. When we’re ready to make a change, it’s natural to focus on the destination. But to chart the most effective path forward, we must first pause and honestly assess (and accept!) where we are.

For example, when I recently observed my own exercise habits, I noticed I wasn’t doing it as frequently as I wished. I also learned I didn’t enjoy the activities I was choosing. With that information, I was able to work on finding more time in my schedule and identifying new exercise classes to try (reformer pilates!).

Assessing and accepting where we are is like finding our specific coordinates on a map. Knowing our exact location is so important for finding the next step. It also allows us to track EVERY step of progress along the way. ✨

What goal are you working towards? What are you observing?

Pulling back to launch forward ✨Often it's our own perfectionistic standards that lead us to all that negative mental ch...
09/23/2024

Pulling back to launch forward ✨

Often it's our own perfectionistic standards that lead us to all that negative mental chatter about improvements we are making in our lives. When we choose to give just 70% effort – enough to steadily make gains while leaving plenty of room for mistakes – we can often find momentum and begin to gain confidence in ourselves.

I try to move my body everyday, and I was noticing a lot of guilt on days when I wasn’t able to exercise. I felt really down on myself! Then, I reminded myself about giving 70% effort, and instead of expecting exercise every day, I instead can expect myself to exercise every day, 70% of the time (so about 5/7 days a week or more days than not!). Suddenly, I was reaching my goal. Week after week. It was invigorating and made me want to exercise more. The kindness snowballed on itself.

70% effort is like a comfortable outstretched hand: one that is not overly tense yet not weak and without shape.

It’s in pulling back (on our effort) that we launch forward (with our goals).

What will you accomplish with 70% effort? Share with us below!

Feeling Fearless in the Face of Change! Making is difficult and requires . Finding objects, quotes, metaphors, imag...
08/14/2024

Feeling Fearless in the Face of Change!

Making is difficult and requires . Finding objects, quotes, metaphors, images, and more that speak to you and give you strength is so important! Imagine if you had a toolbox full of sources of inspiration -- oh, what you'd be able to create!

When I'm feeling down, I often channel the energy of the in NYC. Here's a picture of me (Dr. Guarecuco) visiting her this summer.

What inspires you?!✨

Want freedom from the mental aguish of trying to lose weight? Join Our New Body Positive Weight Management Group! ✨https...
07/25/2024

Want freedom from the mental aguish of trying to lose weight? Join Our New Body Positive Weight Management Group! ✨

https://www.facebook.com/groups/395424183551646/

The Body Positive Weight Management group helps serial dieters (WeightWatchers, Noom, MyfitnessPal, Ozempic, Bariatric Surgery, etc.) find freedom from constantly worrying about their weight and about what they are eating by adopting a body positive approach to mindful weight loss and management.

Moderated by bariatric psychologist, Dr. Jill Guarecuco, this group combines principles of science and compassion to support individuals along their weight maintenance journey. Our community is inclusive and body-positive. We primarily focus on teaching skills to help individuals make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve quality of life.

Meet Our Founder ✨Dr. Jill Guarecuco is a clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatments, including ...
07/25/2024

Meet Our Founder ✨

Dr. Jill Guarecuco is a clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness/meditation. Dr. Guarecuco is also interested in the application of Buddhist philosophy to psychotherapy and incorporates that perspective when it matches client interest. In her private practice, she primarily works with individuals looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes as a part of their weight management journey. Dr. Guarecuco also helps individuals struggling with eating disorders, obsessive compulsive and other anxiety disorders, as well as executive dysfunction.

Born and raised in New England, Dr. Guarecuco moved to New York City after high school to attend Barnard College. She went on to complete her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Guarecuco is also a proud graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Along the way, Dr. Guarecuco has learned she loves the bustling city and the bucolic country and is less fond of everything in-between. She enjoys walking (especially as a form of commuting), playing fetch with her dog, and reading memoirs. Dr. Guarecuco also maintains a contemplative meditation practice, which has been one of her greatest teachers.

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07/22/2024

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