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Seasons In Our Life Blog

The Seasons In Our Live blog has a variety of topics and information for consideration. The topics are based on Qigong, acupuncture, life coaching, and much more .

The Process of Change: An Overview

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Coaching/Counseling, News

In my acupuncture Bethesda, Md., and northern Virginia acupuncture practice, I use a model of change that has been proven to be helpful with many of my clients who are looking to improve their health and level of wellness.  The…

Examples of Cognitions Beliefs

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Coaching/Counseling, News

ISSUE:  Two of my friends got closer to each other than to me. Belief — “I am unworthy”  (sad, angry) ISSUE:  Business out of control Belief  — “To improve work, I have to worry.” Limited Self:  Worry, struggle, fear, control,…

Homework Behavioral Tasks

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Coaching/Counseling, News

Take a manageable piece. Do the container exercise.  Visualize yourself carrying out the task as you hold the container space.  Notice positive as well as potentially negative features. Notice obstacles: inner critic, excuses, rationalizations, fears, etc. What do you need…

The Five Phase Model or Being and Evolution

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

Carlos Durana Ph.D., M.Ac. practices acupuncture in Reston, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland and in Washington D.C. The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting The Five Phases model provides us with a set of guidelines and questions that…

Unity, Core Consciousness and Change

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

The idea of the Tao (Way) and of Qi energy suggests an interconnectedness between all phenomena, a oneness.  This idea is represented by the foundational principle of Unity.  The principle of Unity suggests that we all come from the same…

The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting The Five Phases model provides us with a set of guidelines and questions that are useful for solving problems and setting goals.  Traditionally the Five Phases correspond to its…

Problem Solving Guideline 5

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

WATER Winter Fear/Courage/Faith Adaptability/Fluidity Capacity Will/Power Gestation Coping/Clarity Reserves Investment Expertise/Wisdom Ambition/Will Do I have the will, the strength and ambition to undertake my goal? What risks are there?  What are I willing to risk? What is the worst thing…

Problem Solving Guideline 4

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

Metal Autumn Inspiration                                             Quality/Excelling Value/Self-worth/Refinement                 Essence                                              Structure/Form                        Respect (for self and others’ views) Harvesting/Gathering                             Structure/Form Letting go/Release non-essentials/                        Strength Elimination Do I need to make room for inspiration, to let in something new? Is my goal(s) worth pursuing?…

Problem Solving Guideline 3

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

EARTH Late summer Groundedness                                        Sympathy Centeredness                                         Support Nourishment                                          Confidence Giving and receiving                              Ripening and fruition Usefulness                                             Agreement Contribution Is it useful to me and others? Do I need it?  Is it needed by others? Do…

Problem Solving Guideline 2

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

FIRE Summer Heart, Joy and Humor, Satisfaction                         Trust Enthusiasm/Attraction—What do I want?                Freedom Partnership/Relationship—                                      Responsibilities Interaction with others                                            Control Communication                                                      Maturation of planned goals Assimilation and Sorting— What to pursue? What to abandon? Is there joy, humor, warmth and…

Problem Solving Guideline 1

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

WOOD Spring Birth of new ideas/Beginnings/              Vision/Planning New growth                                 Intention/Decision making/Judgment Direction                                                Evaluation of Pros and Cons Future                                                    Anger/assertion of being What is my vision? What is my goal? What are the positive and negative aspects of my goal? Is…

Tips for Autumn

By Dr. Carlos Durana | April 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News

1.  Gathering.   Be aware of what you value.  What is really essential to you?  Notice your strengths and qualities.  Focus on what is positive in your life.  Honor yourself.  Extend this attitude to others and nature.  Recognize, praise and compliment…