The power of giving—how giving helps the giver
Our Director of Science at GGSC, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, shares key insight on how fostering a culture of giving can improve our mental health.
In the Media
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Do you overplan the holidays? You might be missing the point
Emiliana Simon-Thomas, our Science Director, shares how to avoid overplanning during the holidays and truly enjoy some discretionary time with our loved ones.
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How To Build More Connected Work Relationships And Collaborate Better
Juliana Tarfur, the program director here at GGSC, shares indispensable advice on improving team dynamics at work and fostering better workplace relationships, which can bolster leadership and success in the office.
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Anxious about the election? UC Berkeley psychologists explain how to cope
Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, GGSC's Director of Science, sheds some light on how to reduce political anxiety during this election season.
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Creating Your Own Gratitude Practice
GGSC Science Director, Dr. Emiliana SImon-Thomas, lends some invaluable insight into how we can start our own gratitude practice by leaning into our sensations and reflections.
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Death is a Doorway to Awe
Dr. Dacher Keltner, GGSC Founding Director explores how the experience of death, particularly the passing of a loved one, can evoke a profound sense of awe, deconstructing the self and connecting individuals to larger existential and spiritual systems.