by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 20, 2019 | Coaching/Counseling
If you’ve heard of a life coach before and are not really sure why you might need one, then you have come to the right place. Anyone at any stage in their life can benefit from the right life coach. Let’s discuss the reasons to visit a life coach and what to expect...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Coaching/Counseling, News
In my acupuncture practice in Bethesda, we use a resource model of self-development utilizing personal strengths and inner resources to generate growth. Self-development and learning often place the emphasis on what is wrong with the person (pathologizing), on what...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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 following is an overview or an outline...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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, not lovable, not worthy, separation,...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Mar 22, 2016 | Acupuncture, Coaching/Counseling, Mindfulness/Meditation, News, Relationships/Intimacy
Making important changes in our lives can sometimes be more difficult than we think. To make lasting changes occur, we need to see the steps it takes to get to the goal, not just the single decision to act. Making a choice to try acupuncture therapy, manual therapy or...
