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Emiliana Simon-Thomas



Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD, is an American psychologist and educator who is dedicated to understanding the neuroscience and psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other pro-social behaviors. She has been involved in the Greater Good Science Center’s Expanding Gratitude project, and her work continues to spotlight the science that connects health and happiness to social affiliation, caregiving, and collaborative relationships, and the outcomes of living a more meaningful life.

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Does Happiness Really Help You Live Longer?

A new study contradicts prior research by suggesting that a happy life isn’t necessarily a longer one. But a closer look reveals that there’s more to the story.

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This Ridiculously Simple Change to How You Say Thank You Will Make It Much More Effective

UC Berkeley's Emiliana Simon-Thomas says "Gratitude 1-2-3" has big benefits for both you and those you thank.

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Where Does Kindness Come From?

A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness.

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Emiliana Simon-Thomas: The Science of Happiness vs. Sustained Happiness

At the October 20, 2015, UC Berkeley Extension HR/Learning Advisory Board Symposium, Greater Good Science Center science director Emiliana Simon-Thomas talks about the science behind "sustained happiness."

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The Oxford Handbook of Compassion Science

How do we define compassion? Is it an emotional state, a motivation, a dispositional trait, or a cultivated attitude? How does it compare to altruism and empathy? Chapters in this Handbook present critical scientific evidence about compassion in numerous conceptions.

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Which Factors Shape Our Empathy?

We analyzed answers to our empathy quiz—and discovered some interesting correlations.

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Three Things I Learned from Teaching Happiness

Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares the key truths about happiness that are most meaningful to learners.

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Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas: Compassion in the Brain

Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., is the science director of the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. In this talk for the 2012 Mindfulness and Compassion conference, Dr.

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The Four Keys to Happiness at Work

Research reveals the steps you can take toward greater well-being, health, and productivity at work.

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How to Open Yourself Up to Receiving Help

Some people resist compassionate support from others. Here’s why—and what they can do about it.

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