by Rick Hanson | Aug 3, 2007 | Well-Being
Part One: Activating the Parasympathetic Wing of Your Nervous System (View Part Two here) Introduction It’s amazing but true: there is actually a neurological system in your body that you can trigger at will to help yourself feel less stressed, more...
by Rick Hanson | Jul 23, 2007 | Neurodharma, Well-Being
In Part One of this article reviewed basic information about your own brain, and then explored the latest science about what goes on inside it when you experience a loss, or merely anticipate one. Now, in Part Two, we’ll weave together methods from psychology and...
by Rick Hanson | Jun 1, 2007 | Brain Basics, Neurodharma
INTERVIEW Skillful means at the intersection of neuropsychology and the contemplative disciplines: Patrizia Collard interviews Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius. PATRIZIA COLLARD School of Psychology, University of East London, UK Patrizia: Can you each tell us...
by Rick Hanson | May 18, 2007 | Well-Being
We all must face losses of one kind or another. For example, both of my parents have died in the last few years. Besides the dramatic losses of loved ones, there are other losses — sometimes as wrenching — having to do with animal companions, place (e.g., refugees),...
by Rick Hanson | Apr 19, 2007 | General Tools, Neurodharma
Using the New Brain Research for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom © Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Rick Mendius, M.D. Summary of Methods Introduction This is a summary of methods presented at the Neurology of Awakening workshop, as well as a list of nutritional supports for inner...
by Rick Hanson | Mar 13, 2007 | Brain Basics, Neurodharma
© Rick Hanson, PhD and Rick Mendius, MD, 2007 One could rightly ask: How can intangible thoughts affect tangible matter (i.e., the brain)? This question is at the heart of the longstanding “mind-body problem,” and related questions include: How can mind arise from...
