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Am I Really Going to Have to Ask You Again?

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How to Find the Good in People We Love

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When we’re fighting with people we love, it can become hard to see the good in them. The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight.

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The Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness

This invaluable resource, a special benefit for GGSC members, offers insight into what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how to teach it.

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The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

International House, UC Berkeley Campus
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March 23, 2012, 9 am-4:30 pm The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

This day-long seminar and live webcast will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion and reducing stress, led by Dr. Kristin Neff.

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