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2013-10-30T10:00:18-07:00

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Preliminary Findings on the Taking in the Good Course

Last updated on: October 30, 2013 at 10:00 am By Rick Hanson

Resilience, positive emotions, compassion, gratitude, and other inner strengths lower stress, grow well-being and effectiveness, and heal anxiety and depression. Like any other mental capability, inner strengths are supported by structures in the brain. So, how can a person develop the neural networks that support inner strengths? Through what’s called “experience-dependent neuroplasticity,” the main way The post Preliminary Findings on the Taking in the Good Course appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-28T11:24:26-07:00

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Hardwiring Our Children’s Happiness

Last updated on: October 28, 2013 at 11:24 am By Rick Hanson

I’ve used taking in the good with young people in therapy and also spoken with parents and teachers who have used it with their own children or students. As with an adult, there are four ways to offer the HEAL steps to a child, while naturally adapting them to the child’s age and situation. First, The post Hardwiring Our Children’s Happiness appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-25T10:00:39-07:00

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Turning a Negative Nelly Into a Positive Polly

Last updated on: October 25, 2013 at 10:00 am By Rick Hanson

I’ve been talking about ways to Hardwire Your Happiness on the blog lately. So I thought it would be great to give you a sense of how it feels to take in the good. If you are someone who usually focuses on the negative experiences in the world you can turn that around over time The post Turning a Negative Nelly Into a Positive Polly appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-24T09:49:54-07:00

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How to Build a Happier Brain – Atlantic Article Tweet

Last updated on: October 24, 2013 at 9:49 am By Rick Hanson

Here's my latest article in The Atlantic – "How to Build a Happier Brain" – http://t.co/vHQ4IpAaPW — Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) October 24, 2013The post How to Build a Happier Brain – Atlantic Article Tweet appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-23T14:00:17-07:00

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Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 1

Last updated on: October 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm By Rick Hanson

In the first half of a two-part interview based on my program Self-Directed Brain Change, Tami Simon and I speak about the ways we can “install” positive brain states as lasting traits; how we can respond in situations when we feel our basic needs are threatened; and the three ways of working with unpleasant experiences—letting be, letting The post Interview on Self-Directed Brain Change – Part 1 appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-22T16:47:17-07:00

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It’s Possible to Heal Yourself

Last updated on: October 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm By Rick Hanson

A friend of mine suddenly lost her relationship after more than a decade of happiness with her partner. He was the love of her life. After he left, she felt empty and despairing. She talked with her friends, exercised, meditated, and saw a therapist, all of which helped. But her grief still felt intense, and The post It’s Possible to Heal Yourself appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-21T18:25:32-07:00

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Feel The Support

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 at 6:25 pm By Rick Hanson

What helps you carry your load? The Practice: Feel the support. Why? We’re all carrying a load, including tasks, challenges, worries, inner criticism, mistreatment from others, physical and emotional pain, loss and illness now or later, and everyday stresses and frustrations. Take a moment to get a sense of your own load. It’s very real, The post Feel The Support appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-20T17:35:15-07:00

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HH NYT List Announcement Twitter

Last updated on: October 20, 2013 at 5:35 pm By Michelle Keane

Woohoo!! Check out #11! http://t.co/XlJDLT2o5D — Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) October 21, 2013The post HH NYT List Announcement Twitter appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-17T15:29:46-07:00

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New Calendar Subscription Tool

Last updated on: October 17, 2013 at 3:29 pm By Michelle Keane

Want to know if I will be in your area in the coming months? You can now subscribe to my teaching calendar at http://t.co/568hs4AbjG — Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) October 17, 2013The post New Calendar Subscription Tool appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

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2013-10-10T07:00:00-07:00

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Hardwiring Happiness: The HEAL Steps to Inner Strength and Peace

Last updated on: October 10, 2013 at 7:00 am By Rick Hanson

This is the third talk in the series on “Hardwiring Happiness”, based on my new book. To listen to the other talks in the series, go here. The post Hardwiring Happiness: The HEAL Steps to Inner Strength and Peace appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson.... Read more

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