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2014-05-21T07:00:08-07:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Turn Anger into a Peaceful Heart
Last updated on: May 21, 2014 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson
Are you feeling cross? The Practice: Turn anger into a peaceful heart. Why? [Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is The post Turn Anger into a Peaceful Heart appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-19T06:38:40-07:00
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The Importance of Taking In Positive Experiences
Last updated on: May 19, 2014 at 6:38 am By Rick Hanson
Today we don’t gather our own food, fight off wild animals, or live in caves. And yet we’re equipped with stone-aged brains. With practice, however, we can change our brains, and our lives, for the better. Here’s why it’s important to take in positive experiences: Negative experience is registered immediately: helps survival. Positive experiences generally The post The Importance of Taking In Positive Experiences appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-16T10:01:46-07:00
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Friday Favorite
Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 10:01 am By Rick Hanson
Nature’s beauty can be easily missed — but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, serves as a meditation on being gratefu... Read more
2014-05-12T06:39:00-07:00
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What is the Mind?
Last updated on: May 12, 2014 at 6:39 am By Rick Hanson
What is the reason for the remarkable complexity, speed, activity, and evolution of the brain? It is the mind. By “mind,” I mean the flows of information within the brain; a synonymous term is “mental activity.” Much as the function of the heart is to move blood around, the function of the brain is to The post What is the Mind? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-11T11:11:50-07:00
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Parent From the Same Page
Last updated on: May 11, 2014 at 11:11 am By Rick Hanson
Are you working together? The Practice: Parent from the same page. Why? [Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a The post Parent From the Same Page appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-09T06:48:10-07:00
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Friday Favorite
Last updated on: May 9, 2014 at 6:48 am By Rick Hanson
I thought you might enjoy these murals adapted from my presentation on Positive Neuroplasticity at the Hudson Institute of Coaching earlier this month. They were illustrated by Nancy Turner, Graphic Recorder/Facilitator, [email protected]. The post F... Read more
2016-05-08T01:00:21-07:00
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Refill Your Cupboard
Last updated on: May 8, 2016 at 1:00 am By Rick Hanson
Are you self-nurturing? The Practice: Refill your cupboard. Why? [Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers – focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a complex subject, plus The post Refill Your Cupboard appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-05T07:56:35-07:00
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Creating a Field Guide to the Human Brain
Last updated on: May 5, 2014 at 7:56 am By Rick Hanson
Guest post by Randy Roark, Producer for Sounds True. I’ve recently returned from recording a new program with Rick Hanson in Corte Madera, California. I first worked with Rick and his co-author Rick Mendius in 2009, when we recorded Meditations to Change Your Brain and Meditations for Happiness at the late, lamented Ursa Minor Studios The post Creating a Field Guide to the Human Brain appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-05-02T06:46:45-07:00
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Brain Science and Psychotherapy: The Next Step
Last updated on: May 2, 2014 at 6:46 am By Rick Hanson
Last month at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC, I gave a talk to ~ 3500 people: scary but wonderful! Brain Science and Psychotherapy: The Next Step – looked at the benefits and pitfalls of brain science, plus focused on a key point: if we don’t take the time to install our useful experiences, The post Brain Science and Psychotherapy: The Next Step appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
2014-04-29T07:00:42-07:00
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Stay Well
Last updated on: April 29, 2014 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson
Are you taking care of yourself? The Practice Stay well. Why? [Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a complex The post Stay Well appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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