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July 25-26, 2014
November 10-16, 2014
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How Schools Can Help Kids Be Kind
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Studies suggest that young children are innately altruistic and that giving to others makes them happier.
But that kind nature is sometimes challenged as kids grow older and enter new environments -- such as school -- where helping may not be a priority.
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How to Help Teens Navigate Technology | |
Adolescence can be rough on kids -- and throwing smartphones and social media into the mix can make that life stage even more difficult. So how can parents ensure their kids make safe choices online?
Developmental psychologist Diana Divecha lays out five research-based tips to help teens manage technology wisely.
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Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff
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This day-long seminar led by Mindful Self-Compassion founder Kristin Neff, will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion, boosting happiness, and reducing stress in yourself and others.
Six CEUs are available to health professionals and, as always, GGSC members receive a great discount!
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The Science of Happiness: Free Online Course
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Enroll in the GGSC's FREE online Science of Happiness class and join the 50,000 (and counting) people from around the world who are taking action to increase their well-being.
The GGSC's Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will cover connection, compassion, forgiveness, mindfulness, awe, and other research-tested techniques and practices to boost happiness.
Guest lecturers include happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky, mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn and world-renowned neuropsychologist Rick Hanson.
The eight-week online course begins on September 9, though students can proceed at their own pace.
Six or 16 continuing education credit hours are available for a modest fee. More information here.
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Events Co-Sponsored by the GGSC
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The Siegel-Gottman Summit
When: July 25-26, 2014
Where: Seattle, Washington
At this event featuring Drs. John and Julie Gottman and Dr. Dan Siegel, learn the science behind how the brain develops and is shaped through relationships.
Special discount for GGSC readers: use code SUMMITGGSC at checkout for 5% off.
Compassion Week 2014
 When: November 10-16, 2014 Where: San Francisco A week of events focused on compassion and science, presented by the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), the Tenzin Gyatso Institute, and the Charter for Compassion. Includes: CEUs available. See site for more info.
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