Science-Based Practices for a Flourishing Life

Decades of research in social psychology and positive psychology have uncovered two important lessons about happiness and well-being: people can intentionally cultivate these emotions through science-based practices, and social connection is a major pillar for lasting happiness.

Join us for this two-part online workshop to learn how you can enhance your own well-being through these practices. The first session will introduce several actionable well-being practices for everyday life and present the scientific research behind each practice. From giving a compliment, sending a gratitude note, or taking a short walk in nature, you will learn why activities like these can bring more joy and meaning, foster social and emotional well-being, and contribute to human flourishing.

After a week to practice, you will return in the second session to participate in a group discussion to reflect on your experiences and develop a sustainable plan to help you continue your practices in life. You will also identify ways to bring the benefits of these activities to people who you care about and cultivate a culture of kindness and social support for yourself and others.

This is a highly interactive class. To get the most out of the class experience, please be prepared to actively participate in breakout rooms, group discussions, and home practice activities.

This class will not be recorded. Attendance requirement for incentive points – at least 80% of both sessions.

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Instructor: Julie Cachia, PhD, is a co-founder of Flourish Science, where she leads large-scale, multi-institutional randomized controlled trials testing the impact of science-based practices and tools on student well-being. She earned her PhD in psychology from Stanford University and is passionate about empowering people to cultivate their own and others’ well-being through evidence-based approaches.

Class details are subject to change.