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The Greater Good Science Center
Research
Berkeley., CA 20,023 followers
The Science of a Meaningful & Happy Life
About us
The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life. And we have been without peer in our award-winning efforts to translate and disseminate this science to the public.
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http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
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- Research
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Berkeley., CA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
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2425 Atherton St.
Berkeley., CA 94720, US
Employees at The Greater Good Science Center
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Christopher Routh
Instructional Designer, LMS Admin and Accessible Content Creator
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Lata Maddipati
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Jenara Nerenberg
Writer & Lecturer. Author, Divergent Mind (2020) + forthcoming (2025), HarperCollins.
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Christine Carter, Ph.D.
Leadership Coach | Advisor, Science Board @ BetterUp | Senior Fellow @ UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center
Updates
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People who are confident about their success can generate mixed reactions. Here are some of the psychological reasons why.
Why Do Confident People Get So Much Hate?
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Unlock the secrets of emotional wisdom with Dacher Keltner, the scientific consultant behind Pixar’s Inside Out. Join us from December 9-13, 2024, for an immersive workshop on emotional well-being. 🌟 Register now: Scholarships available!
Emotional Wisdom: Inside Out | Workshops | Esalen
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Check out this featured article with our Science Director, Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas, on 'Creating Your Own Gratitude Practice.' Start small: aim for 1-3 grateful thoughts per day as a realistic beginning. Dive in to explore how gratitude can transform your mindset ☺️
Creating Your Own Gratitude Practice
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Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you look for good in the world.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2024
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Hi, Friends! Join us in Baja, Mexico, from December 16-21, 2024, for our 'Cultivating Awe' workshop. We’ll explore Awe’s science and ancient wisdom through interactive sessions in a stunning beachfront setting. Ignite your sense of wonder and deepen your life’s purpose. Register now: bit.ly/ggscawe
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A guided drawing meditation to help you break out of stale thought patterns and maybe even enter a state of flow. No talent required. ✍️
Happiness Break: Sketching Serenity With Chris Murchison
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Why do we scare ourselves for fun? A controlled scary experience can leave us exhilarated, relaxed, and more resilient in the face of fear.
The Psychology of Scary Movies and Haunted Houses
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Education professionals, please join us in our November community around improving relationships in schools. This month we will explore the ways in which forgiveness may (or may not) be a precondition for engaging in restorative practice and working toward healing. Our host Amy L. Eva, PhD, Associate Education Director at the Greater Good Science Center, will be joined by special guest Lauren Trout, Senior Program Associate for the Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities team at WestEd. Trout’s work centers on equity and focuses on climate and culture, harm prevention, sustainable implementation, and community-driven change. Free! Made for educators, open to all. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/peacewithno
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Research finds that if our language shows someone we're open to their perspective, they are more likely to be open to ours.
How to Turn Down the Tension in a Conversation
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