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Science of Happiness

"Neuropsychologist Barbara Fredrickson has happiness down to a science. She says there are ways to rewire the neurons in your brain to make you happier (Films Media Group, 2016)".

(Films Media Group, 2016)

(The Great Courses, 2016)

Train to Happiness

"French biologist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard (known as the happiest man alive) in conversation with Mind and Life Institute pioneer Bennett Shapiro on their work on cognitive function with the Dalai Lama (Films Media Group, 2008)".

The New Science of Happiness

"Finally, learn about the new field of positive psychology, and how mindfulness practices foster empirically-supported paths to happiness. Consider the many things that we mistakenly assume will produce happiness, and the alternative of a reliable avenue to well-being, grounded in attention to the present moment, engagement in life, gratitude, and connectedness to others (The Great Course, 2016)".

(The Great Courses, 2014)

(The Great Courses, 2017)

Happiness: A Fickle Queen

"We place so much emphasis on pursuing happiness that it often makes us less likely to be happy. Here, examine the relationship between happiness and play, why gratitude lists make you more resilient to stress, and how to train your mind to pay attention to the right kind of happiness (The Great Course, 2017)".

All About Happiness

"Trying to find happiness is the search of a lifetime, and in this multi-segment ABC News program, a diverse cross-section of experts shares insights into the psychological and physiological constituents of happiness; the effects of genes, life circumstances, and intentional activities on happiness; where on Earth the most-and least-happiness is said to exist; and the story of one person who followed his bliss by building a two-ton boat out of.wine bottle corks! Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness; Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want; and Eric Weiner, author of The Geography of Bliss, are featured (Films Media Group, 2008)".

(Films Media Group ,2008)

(The Great Courses, 2009)

Rethinking Happiness

Is it possible to predict what will make us happy? Why do some people have the ability to bounce back after disaster strikes, while others do not? This program examines qualities such as compassion, forgiveness, altruism, and resilience that foster positive emotions. In the spotlight are people facing major life challenges-job loss, a diagnosis of cancer, the death of a child, a serious accident-as well as those coping with more common daily struggles. A man who overcame an abusive childhood and a veteran who survived seven years as a POW with his sanity intact are among the cases profiled (Films Media Group, 2009)".

The Scientific Guide to Health and Happiness.

Uncover the essential secrets to a healthy mind and body and empower yourself to take charge of your happiness and life satisfaction. These 24 science-based lessons, taught by Dr. Robin Miller, will introduce you to the many ways that health and happiness are intertwined (The Great Courses, 2021)."

(The Great Courses, 2021)

(The Great Courses, 2016)

Does Happiness Define the Good?

"Could the happiness or absence of pain that results from an action define whether it is good? The Greek philosopher Epicurus held this view, which was fine-tuned by utilitarian philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Study objections to this outlook (The Great Course,s 2016)".

Boost Your Energy with Happiness and Play

"George Bernard Shaw once said, We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. In this lecture, Dr. Bonura explores the connection between play and energy. See how to add more fun in your life-and why physical play is such a profound source of vitality (The Great Courses, 2015)."

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"A woman playing a guitar" Photo by Evgeniy Alyoshin on Unsplash

All about happiness. (2008). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group.

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Episode 3: Rethinking happiness (this emotional life). (2009). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group.

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Science of happiness. (2016). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group.

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The Great Courses (2015). Boost Your Energy with Happiness and Play [Video file]. The Great Courses. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Kanopy. https://www.kanopy.com/en/austincc/video/161116

The Great Courses (2016). Does Happiness Define the Good? [Video file]. The Great Courses. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Kanopy. https://www.kanopy.com/en/austincc/video/256682

The Great Courses (2017). Happiness: A Fickle Queen [Video file]. The Great Courses. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Kanopy. https://www.kanopy.com/en/austincc/video/1237032

The Great Courses (2014). The New Science of Happiness [Video file]. The Great Courses. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Kanopy. https://www.kanopy.com/en/austincc/video/1723064?frontend=kui

The Great Courses (2021). The Scientific Guide to Health and Happiness [Video file]. The Great Courses. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from Kanopy. https://www.kanopy.com/en/austincc/video/12174314

Train to happiness. (2008). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group.

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