PROFILE

The Science of Happiness: A Greater Good Gathering

Mindfulness and Well-Being at Work

These are all of the presenters' slides from the four sessions included in "Mindfulness and Well-Being at Work."

The Internal and Interpersonal Nature of the Self-Organizing Mind

Dan Siegel's Slides at Mindfulness, Connection, and Compassion

The Art and Science of Mindfulness

Shauna Shapiro's slides from Mindfulness, Connection, and Compassion

Taking in the Good with Dr. Rick Hanson

The Science of a Meaningful Life: Feeling Good by Doing Good

The Science of a Meaningful Life for Education

Workshop for educators about how the science of a meaningful life (including awe, hope, mindfulness, empathy, compassion, self-­‐compassion, and gratitude) can be applied to enhance the well-being of teachers and students.

Greater Good Gratitude Summit: Afternoon Sessions

These slides are from the afternoon sessions of the Greater Good Gratitude Summit.

Greater Good Gratitude Summit: Morning Sessions

These slides are from the morning sessions of the Greater Good Gratitude Summit.

Hardwiring Happiness

Rick Hanson's presentation on the new brain science of lasting inner strength and peace.

Cultivating a Meaningful Life

Workshop on the science and practices of a meaningful life (including awe, hope, mindfulness, and gratitude) for homeschooling parents to apply with themselves and their children.

The Science of a Meaningful Life

Keynote address on social-emotional learning and the science of a meaningful life (including empathy & compassion, altruism, forgiveness, and play) for homeschooling parents.

Helping Your Child Build a Happy and Meaningful Life—and Handle the Ups and Downs Along the Way

Workshop on the science of a meaningful life - including hope, self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude - for parents and their children.

The Science of a Meaningful Life for Students

Workshop on the science of a meaningful life - including awe, hope, self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude - for teachers and students.

Hope, Mindfulness, and Gratitude in Education

Workshop on the practices of hope, mindfulness, and gratitude for students.

Building a Positive School Culture

Tips and tools for school administrators on how to build a positive school culture.

Teacher CARE

Tips and tools for teachers and administrators on how to take care of themselves and avoid burnout.

Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion

The complete slides from the GGSC's inaugural conference.

Positive Thinking for Cranks and Pessimists: At Work

In a talk for the University of California, Berkeley, Tang Center, Jeremy Adam Smith explains how to manage on-the-job stress in a time of budget cuts and staff re-organizations.

Self-Compassion and Gratitude in Education

Workshop on the practices of self-compassion and gratitude for teachers and their students.

Flow and the Quality of Life

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's presentation on the importance of "flow" to creativity, happiness, and meaning in life.

The Science of Happiness

Dacher Keltner's presentation on how and why to cultivate happiness.

Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

Kristin Neff's presentation on the science, practice, and benefits of self-compassion.

Living Life Fully: Lessons from Lee Lipsenthal

Christine Carter's presentation on savoring life and living it fully, inspired by lessons she learned from Dr. Lee Lipsenthal.

Taking in the Good

Rick Hanson's presentation on how to turn fleeting positive emotions into lasting positive experiences, drawing on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience.

The Science of a Great Relationship

Christine Carter and Frederic Luskins's seminar on the keys to a lasting and satisfying relationship.

The Biology of Stress and Happiness

Robert Sapolsky's presentation on the neuro-biology of human stress and happiness, delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Reducing Stress."

Building Compassion, Reducing Stress

Dacher Keltner's presentation on the science and practice of compassion, empathy, and altruism, delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Reducing Stress."

Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy

Mary Gordon's slides from her presentation about her trailblazing program, Roots of Empathy.

Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy

Dacher Keltner's presentation on the science and practice of compassion, empathy, and altruism.

Thriving Families: Insights from the Science of A Meaningful Life

Presentation on the keys to happy kids and compassionate families.

Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness"

Building Gratitude

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude"

Taking in the Good: Weaving Positive Experiences into Your Brain and Your Self

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude."

Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism."

“The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude”

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude and Forgiveness."

“Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy”

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy."

“Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being”

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being."

“Beyond Happiness: Jen Science & the Good Life”

Part of Cal Discover Lecture Series.

“Seven Principles of Good Power: Machiavellian Myths and Power for the New World”

Keynote delivered at the California Psychology Association's annual conference.

“Myths of Power”

APA Conference

“Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being”

Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life:Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being."

“Happiness and Health”