THIS WEEK ON GREATER GOOD
September 8, 2016
By Jeremy Adam Smith
The research to date says yes--but only in certain conditions.  Read More >

According to a new study, there are unique health risks to living in an overtly racist community--for blacks and whites alike. Read More >
Kids and families benefit from having grandparents around. Here are some tips for keeping them involved without the stress.  Read More >
By Amanda Sharples and Elizabeth Page-Gould
News, entertainment, and social media shape how we behave toward different groups of people. How can we curtail negative influences?  Read More >
The isolation faced by veterans when they return home aggravates the trauma of combat.  Read More >
The Science of Happiness Starts This Week
LAUNCHES: Sept. 6-Nov. 15, 2016
LOCATION: Online 

It's not too late to join the GGSC for one of the most uplifting online classes ever--98% of our previous students highly recommend it! Course instructors Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will help you discover practical strategies for boosting your levels of happiness and well-being. 

Interested in taking the course as a team? We now offer a facilitator's guide to help you organize in-person meetings to coincide with the run of the course.
Upcoming Event: Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
DATE: December 9-10, 2016
LOCATION: International House, UC Berkeley 

Self-compassion can lead to higher emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, and more satisfying personal relationships. Learn more about self-compassion--especially for caregivers--at this two-day GGSC workshop. 11 CEUs available.  Register >

Greater Good in Action: Practice of the Week

We all tend to ruminate on things that have gone wrong in our lives. But focusing on them too much can be associated with depressive thinking. This exercise from Greater Good in Action will help you look on the bright side.