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 | Apr 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 are useful for...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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 source, all life is...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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 own season: wood to...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 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?...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Acupuncture, News
Metal Autumn Inspiration Quality/Excelling Value/Self-worth/Refinement Essence Structure/Form Respect (for self and others’ views)...