Past Events

Self-Compassion & the Cultivation of Happiness with Kristin Neff

This day-long seminar led by self-compassion pioneer Kristin Neff, will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion, boosting happiness, and reducing stress in yourself and others.

Joshua Wolf Shenk on Creativity and the Powers of Two

Author Joshua Shenk in Conversation on creativity and dynamic duos with cofounder of Mother Jones, Adam Hochschild. Introduced by the GGSC’s Jeremy Adam Smith

The Greater Good Gratitude Summit

A day of science, stories, and inspiration, featuring a keynote by Jack Kornfield and Brother David Steindl-Rast. CE credit hours available. Live Event SOLD OUT! Webcast Registration NOW CLOSED.

Greater Good at Cal Day 2014

The GGSC’s Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Jeremy Adam Smith talk happiness and well-being at UC Berkeley’s Cal Day

The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Care for Health Professionals

A day-long seminar for health care professionals featuring Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., and Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.

The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain with Dr. Daniel Siegel

ONLY WAITLIST AVAILABLE—Dr. Daniel Siegel discusses his New York Times bestseller Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

Daniel Goleman on Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence

The author of the international bestseller “Emotional Intelligence” returns with a groundbreaking look at today’s scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention. With host and moderator GGSC founder Dacher Keltner

Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Lasting Inner Strength and Peace

Registration for this event has closed.

Getting Along across Differences

Members-only webinar with GGSC Director Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton on the power of cross-group friendships to overcome racism, prejudice, and stigma.

Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion

This day-long conference, featuring a keynote by Jon Kabat-Zinn, will illuminate the connections between mindfulness and compassion, focusing on how mindfulness can deepen relationships, enhance caregiving, and build compassion.

Book Event: Oliver Burkeman on the Positive Power of Negative Thinking

Oliver Burkeman comes to Berkeley to talk about his new book, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking.

Book Event: Far From the Tree

Noonday Demon author Andrew Solomon talks about his new book.