Key Videos - Rick Hanson, PhD

Self-Compassion in Hard Times

by Rick Hanson | Jun 11, 2020 | Caring for Yourself, Key Videos, Videos

In this video, Rick shares three steps to effectively practice self-compassion which, in turn, will help you develop compassion for others.

What Is the Negativity Bias?

by Rick Hanson | May 20, 2020 | Key Videos, The Negativity Bias, Videos

Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist and leading expert on positive neuroplasticity. Over the last 30 years, he has taught literally thousands and thousands of people on how to be well.

How to Be Calm (with Dan Harris on Ten Percent Happier)

by Rick Hanson | May 4, 2020 | Calming Anxiety, Key Videos, Videos

Dan Harris talks to Rick Hanson about how to calm the body to calm the mind.

Working with Self-Criticism

by Rick Hanson | Apr 3, 2020 | Caring for Yourself, Key Videos, Videos

What’s the difference between useful self-critique, and harmful self-criticism? How can we implement positive changes that further our growth without beating ourself up about it?

How to Calm Anxiety

by Rick Hanson | Apr 1, 2020 | Calming Anxiety, Key Videos, Videos

These days many people are experiencing more anxiety than ever. Here are a few of Rick Hanson’s best practices for calming and soothing fear and anxiety.

The Impacts of Childhood Trauma

by Rick Hanson | Mar 5, 2020 | Key Videos, Trauma, Videos

Stress or microtraumas can disrupt the construction of the brain in infancy and childhood… and those effects can live on in us today.

Living with Depression

by Rick Hanson | Feb 20, 2020 | Depression and Loneliness, Key Videos, Videos

Rick discusses being aware, stepping back and looking at the body sensations and cognitive elements of depression, so one can begin to disengage from it.