Based on years of research by Paul Ekman and Dacher Keltner, our short quiz helps you decipher a hidden language of emotions--and shows how well you can decode the feelings of others.

Reading facial expressions is essential to forming compassionate connections. 

So take the quiz, learn your score, and share it with friends!

When: April 8, 2011

Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Or Attend Online via Webcast

*This seminar is approved for 6 CE units*   

Our guest for this seminar is the inimitable Robert Sapolsky (left), the Stanford University biologist whose lectures are celebrated for their humor and humanity. In his hour-long talk and Q&A, Dr. Sapolsky will discuss his ground-breaking work on stress, explaining how it impacts our health and what we can do to protect ourselves from its ravaging effects.

The rest of the day will be led by the GGSC's Dacher Keltner (right), who will draw on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience to highlight the strong connections between happiness, compassion, and altruism. He'll offer research-based tips for fostering compassion and happiness.

If you can't join us in person, attend from home: This seminar will be webcast live! For more details, click here.

Discounts to all seminars and webcasts are available to GGSC members.

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Next Seminar:

The Science of a Great Relationship 

When: April 29, 2011

Where: International House, UC Berkeley
Or Attend Online via Webcast

*This seminar is approved for 6 CE units*

They'll draw on the latest scientific research to help couples foster emotional health in their relationship, make amends after a fight, and learn what happy couples do to keep their relationship so strong.

For more details, including the live webcast, click here.

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