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Download the slides from presentations delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's "Science of a Meaningful Life" seminars, as well as slides from past talks by GGSC Faculty Director Dacher Keltner.

Science of a Meaningful Life Seminar Presentations | Other Dacher Keltner Presentations | Education Presentations by Vicki Zakrzewski | Talks by Jeremy Adam Smith | Gratitude Summit

Science of a Meaningful Life Seminar Presentations

• Hardwiring Happiness
  By Rick Hanson
  November 16, 2013
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Rick Hanson's presentation on the new brain science of lasting inner strength and peace.
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• Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion
  By Greater Good
  March 8, 2013
  Craneway Pavillion Conference Center, Richmond, CA
  The complete slides from the GGSC's inaugural conference.
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• Flow and the Quality of Life
  By Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
  April 27, 2012
  Ft. Mason Conference Center, San Francisco, CA
  Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's presentation on the importance of "flow" to creativity, happiness, and meaning in life.
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• The Science of Happiness
  By Dacher Keltner
  April 27, 2012
  Ft. Mason Conference Center, San Francisco, CA
  Dacher Keltner's presentation on how and why to cultivate happiness.
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• Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience
  By Kristin Neff
  March 23, 2012
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Kristin Neff's presentation on the science, practice, and benefits of self-compassion.
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• Living Life Fully: Lessons from Lee Lipsenthal
  By Christine Carter
  October 15, 2011
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Christine Carter's presentation on savoring life and living it fully, inspired by lessons she learned from Dr. Lee Lipsenthal.
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• Taking in the Good
  By Rick Hanson
  October 15, 2011
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Rick Hanson's presentation on how to turn fleeting positive emotions into lasting positive experiences, drawing on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience.
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• The Science of a Great Relationship
  By Christine Carter
  April 29, 2011
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Christine Carter and Frederic Luskins's seminar on the keys to a lasting and satisfying relationship.
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• The Biology of Stress and Happiness
  By Robert M. Sapolsky
  April 8, 2011
  Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
  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."
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• Building Compassion, Reducing Stress
  By Dacher Keltner
  April 8, 2011
  Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
  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."
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• Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy
  By Mary Gordon
  December 3, 2010
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Mary Gordon's slides from her presentation about her trailblazing program, Roots of Empathy.
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• Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy
  By Dacher Keltner
  December 3, 2010
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Dacher Keltner's presentation on the science and practice of compassion, empathy, and altruism.
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• Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness
  By Dacher Keltner
  November 5, 2010
  Town Hall, Seattle, WA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness"
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• Building Gratitude
  By Robert Emmons
  October 22, 2010
  International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude"
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• Taking in the Good: Weaving Positive Experiences into Your Brain and Your Self
  By Rick Hanson
  October 22, 2010
  International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude."
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• Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism
  By Dacher Keltner
  February 26, 2010
  Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism."
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• “The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude”
  By Robert Emmons
  September 25, 2009
  International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude and Forgiveness."
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• “Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy”
  By Dacher Keltner
  September 10, 2009
  Center for Healthy Communities, Los Angeles, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy."
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• “Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being”
  By Dacher Keltner
  May 15, 2009
  International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being."
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• “Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being”
  By Dacher Keltner
  February 27, 2009
  International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life:Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being."
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Other Dacher Keltner Presentations

• Thriving Families: Insights from the Science of A Meaningful Life
  By Dacher Keltner
  November 13, 2010
  Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, CA
  Presentation on the keys to happy kids and compassionate families.
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• “Beyond Happiness: Jen Science & the Good Life”
  By Dacher Keltner
  April 30, 2009
  La Jolla, CA
  Part of Cal Discover Lecture Series.
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• “Seven Principles of Good Power: Machiavellian Myths and Power for the New World”
  By Dacher Keltner
  April 17, 2009
  Keynote delivered at the California Psychology Association's annual conference.
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• “Myths of Power”
  By Dacher Keltner
  April 2009
  APA Conference
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• “Happiness and Health”
  By Dacher Keltner
  October 2, 2008
  Berkeley Repertory Theater, Berkeley, CA
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Education Presentations by Vicki Zakrzewski

Slides from talks given by Vicki

• The Science of a Meaningful Life for Education
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  August 28, 2014
  Sea Crest School, Half Moon Bay, CA
  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.
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• Cultivating a Meaningful Life
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  August 3, 2013
  Adventures in Homeschooling Conference, Sacramento, CA
  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.
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• The Science of a Meaningful Life
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  August 3, 2013
  Adventures in Homeschooling Conference, Sacramento, CA
  Keynote address on social-emotional learning and the science of a meaningful life (including empathy & compassion, altruism, forgiveness, and play) for homeschooling parents.
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• Helping Your Child Build a Happy and Meaningful Life—and Handle the Ups and Downs Along the Way
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  April 23, 2013 and May 1, 2013
  Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton, CA and Edison Elementary School, Alameda, CA
  Workshop on the science of a meaningful life - including hope, self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude - for parents and their children.
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• The Science of a Meaningful Life for Students
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  March 15, 2013
  Bay Area Teacher Development Collaborative, Los Angeles, CA
  Workshop on the science of a meaningful life - including awe, hope, self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude - for teachers and students.
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• Hope, Mindfulness, and Gratitude in Education
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  March 11, 2013
  California Association of Independent Schools, Oakland, CA
  Workshop on the practices of hope, mindfulness, and gratitude for students.
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• Building a Positive School Culture
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  March 11, 2013
  California Association of Independent Schools, Oakland, CA
  Tips and tools for school administrators on how to build a positive school culture.
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• Teacher CARE
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  March 11, 2013
  California Association of Independent Schools, Oakland, CA
  Tips and tools for teachers and administrators on how to take care of themselves and avoid burnout.
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• Self-Compassion and Gratitude in Education
  By Vicki Zakrzewski
  October 10, 2012
  East Bay Charter Connect Conference, Oakland, CA
  Workshop on the practices of self-compassion and gratitude for teachers and their students.
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Talks by Jeremy Adam Smith

Talks by GGSC Web Editor Jeremy Adam Smith

• Hardwiring Happiness
  By Rick Hanson
  November 16, 2013
  International House, UC Berkeley
  Rick Hanson's presentation on the new brain science of lasting inner strength and peace.
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• Positive Thinking for Cranks and Pessimists: At Work
  By Jeremy Adam Smith
  October 16, 2012
  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.
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Gratitude Summit

On June 7, 2014, the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center brought leading gratitude researchers and advocates together on one stage to illuminate the critical role gratitude plays in our health and happiness, and explore how we can cultivate more gratitude in ourselves and those we care for. Speakers include Jack Kornfield, Robert Emmons, and Brother David Steindl-Rast—three of the world’s most inspiring thinkers about gratitude, as well as many other researchers and leaders like Teri McKeever, head coach of both the 2012 U.S. Olympic women's swimming team that won 14 medals in London and of the #1 ranked UC Berkeley women’s swimming team.

• Greater Good Gratitude Summit: Afternoon Sessions
  By Jeremy Adam Smith
  June 7, 2014
  Richmond, California
  These slides are from the afternoon sessions of the Greater Good Gratitude Summit.
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• Greater Good Gratitude Summit: Morning Sessions
  By Jeremy Adam Smith
  June 7, 2014
  Richmond, California
  These slides are from the morning sessions of the Greater Good Gratitude Summit.
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