John Ryder

Dr. John Ryder is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of Positive Directions. He is the mental fitness expert who helps people identify their strengths and refocus on the positive in life. His career has included over 15 years of research on how the brain works and he has published over a dozen articles about brain function. He has worked at Harvard, the Boston VA Hospital and served as an Assistant Professor at Mt Sinai Medical Center in New York. He has also traveled all over the world studying with renown leaders of Eastern philosophy and Western science to develop a well integrated perspective that combines the more intuitive wisdom with modern practical techniques. He has become a strong advocate of positive psychology and wants to share his knowledge of what the most successful, healthy and happy people already know to make life easier. Dr. Ryder has been a consultant to many successful individuals, corporate executives, athletes, and celebrities. He has shared his expertise on a variety of radio and television shows. A highly requested speaker and workshop leader, he travels and lectures widely. He has created a special website that is dedicated to positive psychology and contains additional study materials about his book: www.TakePositiveDirections.com.