{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/rick-hanson","path":"/people/rick-hanson","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/rick-hanson","title":"Rick Hanson, Ph.D.","family":"People profile","description":"Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist, author, and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"custom-shared-preview","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/rick-hanson","wordpressId":"6422","contentCompleteness":"complete","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[],"dates":{"datePublished":"2024-05-31T21:19:15Z","dateModified":"2025-10-02T00:25:42Z"},"content":{"html":"<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people\">People</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Rick Hanson</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"people-profile\" data-default-profile-view=\"contributions\" data-profile-template=\"person\"><header class=\"person-header\"><div class=\"person-overview\"><div class=\"person-identity\"><h1>Rick Hanson, Ph.D.</h1><p class=\"person-role\">Ph.D.</p></div></div><img alt=\"\" class=\"person-avatar\" height=\"180\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/9385.jpg\" width=\"180\"></header><p class=\"person-summary\">Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist and writer. He has written extensively about mindfulness, relationships, intimacy, and more.</p><nav aria-label=\"Person profile\" class=\"person-nav person-actions\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"about\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/rick-hanson#about\" id=\"tab-about\" role=\"tab\">About</a><a aria-controls=\"contributions\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/rick-hanson#contributions\" id=\"tab-contributions\" role=\"tab\">Contributions</a></nav><div class=\"person-body\"><div class=\"person-content\"><div class=\"person-main\"><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-about\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"about\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and author. His work has been featured on the BBC, NPR, CBC, Fox Business, Consumer Reports Health, U.S. News &amp; World Report and <em>O, The Oprah Magazine</em>. His articles have appeared in <em>Tricycle</em>, <em>Insight Journal</em> and <em>Inquiring Mind</em>.</p>\n<p>Hanson has produced several audio programs with Sounds True, edits the <em>Wise Brain Bulletin</em> and publishes a weekly e-newsletter, <em>Just One Thing</em>, which has more than 75,000 subscribers and is featured on the Huffington Post. He also co-hosts the <em>Being Well</em> podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times.</p><section><h2 id=\"education\">Education</h2><p>The Wright Institute<br>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology<br>1991</p>\n<p>Rosebridge Institute <br>Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology<br>1986</p></section><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/local/oakland-ca\">Oakland, CA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/mental-health\">Mental Health</a></li></ul></section><section data-reference-list=\"\" data-reference-style=\"author-date-numbered\" class=\"article-sources\"><h2 id=\"references\">References</h2><ol><li data-reference-number=\"1\" id=\"private-practice-website\"><a href=\"https://rickhanson.com/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-rick-hanson&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Rick Hanson. <em>Private Practice Website.</em></span></a></li>\n<li data-reference-number=\"2\" id=\"rick-hanson\"><span><a href=\"https://courses.rickhanson.net/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-rick-hanson&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Only Programs and Courses. <em>Rick Hanson.</em></a></span></li>\n<li data-reference-number=\"3\" id=\"youtube\"><span><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um03zCTM39Q&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-rick-hanson&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You are Whole and Complete, and There is Nothing to Add: Talk with Rick Hanson. <em>YouTube.</em></a><br></span></li></ol></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-contributions person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Contributions</h2><div aria-label=\"Filter contributions\" class=\"person-filters\" role=\"group\"><button aria-pressed=\"true\" data-contribution-filter=\"all\" type=\"button\">All</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-contribution-filter=\"Library\" type=\"button\">Library</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-contribution-filter=\"Perspective\" type=\"button\">Perspective</button></div><div class=\"person-contribution-list\"><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-dance-of-intimacy-and-autonomy\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Two women rest their heads close together and smile.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-20302.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Dance of Intimacy and Autonomy</h3><p>Discover how intimacy and autonomy shape relationships and learn to balance connection with personal freedom for greater fulfillment.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/expressing-your-intentions\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman laughs beneath the green leaves of a tree.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-12012.webp\" width=\"1199\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Expressing Your Intentions</h3><p>Discover the power of nonverbal expression and prioritize your intentions through various means like thoughts, images, writing, collages, physical expression…</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/leave-the-red-zone\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman smiles in the sunlight beside the sea.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-17030.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Leave the Red Zone</h3><p>Relax your mind and body, focus on positivity, and strengthen neural pathways for peace and happiness.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/one-breath-at-a-time\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"An adult sits comfortably with one hand resting on their abdomen.\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/one-breath-at-a-time.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Healing One Breath at a Time</h3><p>Discover the power of focusing on your breath for inner peace. Learn self-awareness and find refuge in challenging times. Practice breathing exercises for calm.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-second-noble-truth-the-noble-truth-of-the-cause-of-suffering\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman raises her hand to the sunlight beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-11690.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Second Noble Truth of Suffering</h3><p>Discover the cause of suffering: clinging. Explore its aspects and targets, and find freedom from suffering.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-first-noble-truth-the-noble-truth-of-suffering\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A man sits cross-legged beneath leafy trees with his eyes closed.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-13419.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The First Noble Truth of Suffering</h3><p>Discover the Four Noble Truths, Buddha's teachings on human unhappiness and attaining positive states of mind. Explore suffering in daily life.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/admit-fault-and-move-on\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A man wearing a backpack smiles while walking outdoors.\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-9900.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Admit Fault and Move On</h3><p>Learn the benefits of admitting fault in conflicts and relationships: resolution, trust, and improved communication.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/trust-in-love\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Two women rest their heads close together and smile.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-20302.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Trust in Love</h3><p>Trust in love, always available and in your DNA. Have confidence in your own heart, trust others, and stay centered in love.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/key-points-of-awareness\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman raises her hand to the sunlight beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-11690.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Key Points of Awareness</h3><p>Cultivate awareness and observation for well-being. Embrace reality, develop neutrality, and practice mindfulness.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-power-of-intention\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"An older woman holds a water bottle during a walk outdoors.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-12565.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Power of Intention</h3><p>Learn how to establish powerful intentions, sustain commitment, and make them come true. Set clear intentions, cultivate curiosity, and prioritize non-harming.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/dont-quarrel\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Two friends sharing a supportive conversation in a sunlit park\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"933\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/supportive-relationships-241.webp\" width=\"1400\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Don't Quarrel</h3><p>Learn how to avoid quarrels and maintain peace in your relationships. 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He has written extensively about mindfulness, relationships, intimacy, and more. About Contributions Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and author. His work has been featured on the BBC, NPR, CBC, Fox Business, Consumer Reports Health, U.S. News & World Report and O, The Oprah Magazine . His articles have appeared in Tricycle , Insight Journal and Inquiring Mind . Hanson has produced several audio programs with Sounds True, edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and publishes a weekly e-newsletter, Just One Thing , which has more than 75,000 subscribers and is featured on the Huffington Post. He also co-hosts the Being Well podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times. Education The Wright Institute Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology 1991 Rosebridge Institute Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology 1986 Local Communities Oakland, CA Topic Communities Mental Health References Rick Hanson. Private Practice Website. Only Programs and Courses. Rick Hanson. You are Whole and Complete, and There is Nothing to Add: Talk with Rick Hanson. YouTube. Contributions All Library Perspective Authored The Dance of Intimacy and Autonomy Discover how intimacy and autonomy shape relationships and learn to balance connection with personal freedom for greater fulfillment. Authored Expressing Your Intentions Discover the power of nonverbal expression and prioritize your intentions through various means like thoughts, images, writing, collages, physical expression… Authored Leave the Red Zone Relax your mind and body, focus on positivity, and strengthen neural pathways for peace and happiness. Authored Healing One Breath at a Time Discover the power of focusing on your breath for inner peace. Learn self-awareness and find refuge in challenging times. Practice breathing exercises for calm. Authored The Second Noble Truth of Suffering Discover the cause of suffering: clinging. Explore its aspects and targets, and find freedom from suffering. Authored The First Noble Truth of Suffering Discover the Four Noble Truths, Buddha's teachings on human unhappiness and attaining positive states of mind. Explore suffering in daily life. Authored Admit Fault and Move On Learn the benefits of admitting fault in conflicts and relationships: resolution, trust, and improved communication. Authored Trust in Love Trust in love, always available and in your DNA. Have confidence in your own heart, trust others, and stay centered in love. Authored Key Points of Awareness Cultivate awareness and observation for well-being. Embrace reality, develop neutrality, and practice mindfulness. Authored The Power of Intention Learn how to establish powerful intentions, sustain commitment, and make them come true. Set clear intentions, cultivate curiosity, and prioritize non-harming. Authored Don't Quarrel Learn how to avoid quarrels and maintain peace in your relationships. Practice mindfulness, find common ground, and prioritize peace. Authored Be Benevolent Promote peace, trust, and good treatment through benevolence for a happier life. 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