John Ryder, Ph.D. The Author

Psychologist, Speaker, WorkShop Leader, and Achievement Coach

John has dedicated his life to understand the dualities of life, the natural polar opposites we observe everywhere.His work is based on what to do to reverse negativity in your life and go in a positive direction.He has collected the most valuable tools and insights to make your life easier.

He is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Manhattan.After earning his doctorate in psychology at the City University of New York he served as an Assistant Professor at Mt. Sinai Medical Center specializing in how the brain works.His research revealed how the mind is wired.Over a dozen studies were published describing the results of this research.

He has also traveled around the world studying the secrets to a healthy and successful life with many of the most respected leaders of both Western and Eastern traditions.Dr. Ryderhas been a consultant to many successful individuals, corporate executives, athletes, and celebrities.He has also shared his expertise on a variety of radio and television shows.A highly requested speaker and workshop leader, he travels and lectures widely.

Mission Statement & Credentials

I am a STRATEGIST - removing obstacles and promoting achievement with balance and harmony

My Mission:

I believe we are all here to learn about life and ourselves. Our quest for fulfillment requires that we gain the knowledge and skills to adapt to life, cope effectively with challenges and master our opportunities to achieve our potentials. I am here to help you through this process successfully. I listen carefully; together we analyze your situation and then I offer you intelligent advice on resolving problems and reaching goals. My practice is focused on finding the fastest solutions by utilizing a holistic approach to facilitate change.

Credentials:

Licensed Psychologist in New York State.

Certified Hypnosis Consultant, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Ph.D. in Psychology from City University of New York

Served as an Assistant Professor at Mt.Sinai Medical Center, C U N Y .

Diplomate Psychotherapy Institute Harvard Medical School.

Author with over 2 dozen academic and human interest articles, and two books.

Corporate Consultant and achievement coach.

World traveler who visited more than 40 countries.

Extensive study of Eastern philosophy and science.

Practicing meditation from the age of sixteen.

Member of American Psychological Association.

Member of New York Academy of Science.

Member of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Elected Professional of Who's Who of America.

My Message to You:

"I love my work and do it conscientiously. I am confident the tools I offer will help you explore your life and potentials more accurately to overcome obstacles and reach your goals. With my help you can replace any negative programs in your mind or bad feelings in your body with positive ones to reach your peak performance and optimal health. I teach people to decrease stress and increase success, learn how to eliminate anxiety, fear, anger, guilt, jealousy or depression. Develop your confidence, self control, learn to relax and let go.This approach is art of Shifting Polarities, based on the book I have just written."

Click here to read Dr. Ryder's Biography

Life is like a pendulum swinging from negative to positive.What makes us fall downward into stress (fears, frustrations and feeling miserable) so easily?Is it just circumstances, or something else?Do you know what is responsible for magnifying the problems of life?

Shifting polarities" is the ultimate set of "positive" strategies you can use to change directions, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. This book integrates the rational and intuitive systems into a single powerful arsenal of ideas and tools to conquer stress, negative emotions, bad patterns, lack of energy, and poor judgment. This book will equip you with the leverage to reverse a negative direction and propel you toward greater success and fulfillment – the Positive Direction!

Praise for the Book:

"I truly believe that this book will help those who have the desire to make a paradigm shift, that will improve their health and ability to act and think spiritually, to make that shift creating a new life and self." Bernie Siegel, M.D.author of365 Prescriptions For The Soul andPrescriptions For Living

"Psychology all too often focuses on the negative and how the individual must spend many years in psychotherapy to undo the negative in his/her life.John Ryder is a positivist, who empowers the individual by providing the tools necessary to change how one thinks and feels.Anyone who reads this book will quickly discover a variety of clever strategies to deal with everyday difficulties in life in a very effective and positive way.This book will help you be more optimistic and positive."

Paul Michael Ramirez, Ph.D. Chairman, Department of Psychology, Long Island University, Professor, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, Brooklyn, New York

"As a brain scientist who studies stress-related disorders, I know John Ryder understands the biology of our nervous system. Integrating this with clinical experience, a humanistic perspective, and his knowledge of Eastern philosophies have produced an uplifting manual for making positive life changes."

Steven Berman, Ph.D. UCLA Brain Research Institute

"John Ryder's book answered all my questions about what drives us crazy and what we can really do about it to regain balance and harmony.He is very insightful and easy to understand.He delivers simple to follow tools to make you smile and feel strong, while living in today's high pressure jungle.Buy it and read every page of it!You will be glad you did."

A. Brooks, Editor, Talent in Motion Magazine, New York

Dr. Ryder joins the courageous writers like Erich Fromm, Bruno Betelheim, Karen Horney and others in their attempt to translate difficult concepts into practical ideas to improve one's life.Ryder is as successful as his predecessors.Shifting Polarities has to do with re-directing one's life so one can focus on what is truly important.Dr. Ryder's approach is refreshing, liberating and respectful of the individual.

"I hope his ideas, rooted in ancient wisdom and philosophy but re-edited for us in our current life, attain the widespread attention they deserve because of their power to make us better human beings."

Daniel Araoz, Ed.D., ABPP, NCPsyA., FAPA.
Professor, Long Island University
Author of The Symptom is Not the Whole Story

"When you read John's wonderful book you begin to understand and evaluate your own mind and ways to improve your life and relationships. He brings a unique skill set, track record and knowledge regarding the brain that few experts possess or can explain in a way that makes sense to most people.Pulling from both Eastern and Western studies, extensive travels, and many client cases he offers up a fascinating book designed to help others achieve greater happiness and success!"

Tony Rubleski, Author of Mind Capture
President, Mind Capture Group, Michigan

"Positive Directions is an impressive book. It is full of valuable insights about people and life. More importantly, the skills Dr. Ryder teaches are easy to use and powerful tools to leverage the best from myself and others.I am sure you will enjoy it and utilize it everyday."

Steve Galanis, CEO, Cinema Restaurant Group, New York

"Positive Directions is full of practical insights.The Master Keys can easily be applied to help us and children too.I think it should be required reading for everyone."

Susan Klosiewicz, M.A. School Psychologist, New York

"As a Chiropractic Physician, I am aware of the need to deal with stress in a healthy way and John Ryder's book is the best source of information on the subject.He explains everything clearly and gives specific instructions on how to relieve many stressful situations we get into. I recommend this book, it will help you live longer and be happier."

Alex Eingorn, D.C. Better Health Chiropractic, NYC