Rick is a psychologist, author, and teacher at the intersection of psychology, neurology and contemplative practice (“neuro-dharma”). He is the co-founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, edits the Wise Brain Bulletin, and teaches the Train Your Brain Course. He is first author of Mother Nurture: A Mother’s Guide to Health in Body, Mind and Intimate Relationships (Penguin, 2002). Learn from Rick Hanson, Ph.D. at the Awakening To Mindfulness Conference - April 2-4, 2009. |
Teaching: The Self-Transforming Brain
This presentation surveys the new research on how the mind and brain change each other, exploring the neural circuits of attention, and practical methods for activating the brain states that support steady mindfulness. The presentation ends with an exploration of profound states of mindfulness, including concentration practices, bliss, and transforming insight.
Teaching: Taking in the Good
Typically positive experiences flow through awareness without being registered in emotional memory (even though they may greatly outnumber negative ones), which undermines resiliency, optimism, and coping. We cover neurologically-savvy methods for mindfully internalizing positive experiences (including for children), to build psychological resources and lift mood.