Greater Good en https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video Greater Good Videos Copyright 2026 2026-01-15T21:46:52+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/five_families_who_learned_how_s_to_bridge_differences_together https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/five_families_who_learned_how_s_to_bridge_differences_together#When:17:18:00Z In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how five families fostered skills for dialogue and understanding across group lines. bridging differences, family, parenting, teens, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences 2026-02-19T17:18:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/nurturing_a_value_diversity_mindset_in_teens https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/nurturing_a_value_diversity_mindset_in_teens#When:20:11:00Z In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how particular mindsets can foster awareness of why appreciating differences is worthwhile. bridging differences, diversity, parenting, teens, Videos, Parenting & Family, Society, Culture, Bridging Differences, Diversity 2026-02-12T20:11:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/navigating_emotions_for_teens https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/navigating_emotions_for_teens#When:15:08:00Z In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn to foster awareness of feelings without getting hung up on judging them. bridging differences, parenting, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences, Compassion 2026-02-05T15:08:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/unpacking_identity_for_teens https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/unpacking_identity_for_teens#When:15:56:00Z In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how exploring the social groups we belong to can foster positive self-concepts. bridging differences, parenting, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences 2026-01-30T15:56:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/helping_teens_recognize_our_potential_for_change https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/helping_teens_recognize_our_potential_for_change#When:18:00:00Z ]]> In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how particular mindsets can foster openness to interactions with people across differences. bridging differences, growth mindset, neuroplasticity, parenting, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences 2026-01-22T18:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/listening_to_teens_with_compassion https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/listening_to_teens_with_compassion#When:21:46:00Z ]]> In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn ways you can listen to truly hear–with warmth and non-judgment. bridging differences, compassion, listening, parenting, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy 2026-01-15T21:46:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/introducing_skills_to_bridge_differences_for_parents_and_teens https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/introducing_skills_to_bridge_differences_for_parents_and_teens#When:17:52:00Z In this video series, we invited five families from a range of backgrounds and life journeys to begin to learn skills to bridge differences. bridging differences, bridging divides, parenting, Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Bridging Differences 2026-01-08T17:52:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/the_science_of_forgiveness_why_letting_go_heals_your_brain https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/the_science_of_forgiveness_why_letting_go_heals_your_brain#When:16:07:00Z We all carry emotional baggage. But what if holding on to that pain is hurting you more than the person who caused it? brain, forgiveness, letting go, mind-body health, Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Forgiveness 2025-12-01T16:07:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_ways_to_encourage_intellectual_humility_in_kids https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_ways_to_encourage_intellectual_humility_in_kids#When:12:34:00Z Parents can model and help children practice admitting what they don't know and owning mistakes. children, cognition, habits, humble, intellectual humility, parenting, Full Length Video, Videos, Parenting & Family, Education, Bridging Differences, Intellectual Humility 2023-07-05T12:34:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/are_you_the_ahole https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/are_you_the_ahole#When:21:28:00Z Worried that you might be wrong in that argument you're having? Intellectual humility can help. conflict, humble, intellectual humility, Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Bridging Differences, Intellectual Humility 2023-07-04T21:28:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_inspires_eboo_patel_to_bridge_differences https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_inspires_eboo_patel_to_bridge_differences#When:17:41:00Z Eboo Patel shares the path that led him to create interfaith initiatives that bridge religious differences to create a better world. bridging differences, bridging divides, communication, politics, religion, spirituality, Videos, Spirituality, Politics, Bridging Differences 2023-05-22T17:41:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_tips_to_be_more_intellectually_humble https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_tips_to_be_more_intellectually_humble#When:15:43:00Z Researcher Eranda Jayawickreme offers some ideas that can help you be more open and less defensive in conversations. bridging differences, character, communication, conflict, conversations, intellectual humility, perspective taking, Videos, Intellectual Humility 2023-01-26T15:43:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_tips_to_be_a_better_conversationalist https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_tips_to_be_a_better_conversationalist#When:13:05:00Z Bridge-builder Mónica Guzmán shares three ways to make hard conversations a little easier. bridging differences, cognition, communication, conflict, curiosity, intellectual humility, openness, politics, Full Length Video, Videos, Politics, Bridging Differences, Intellectual Humility 2022-10-12T13:05:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/a_teacher_reflects_on_teaching_gratitude https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/a_teacher_reflects_on_teaching_gratitude#When:11:48:00Z Educator Stephen Leeper shares what he learned from gratitude journaling with his students.  classroom, education, gratitude, inequality, journaling, students, teachers, Videos, Education, Equality, Gratitude 2022-01-27T11:48:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_keep_your_empathy_switched_on https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_keep_your_empathy_switched_on#When:17:05:00Z Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how empathy works in the brain and why we should resist the urge to turn away from suffering. brain, cognition, compassion, distress, emiliana simon-thomas, empathy, loving-kindness, negative emotions, neuroscience, pain, prejudice, suffering, Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Relationships, Community, Empathy 2022-01-12T17:05:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_americans_are_bridging_differences_over_dinner https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_americans_are_bridging_differences_over_dinner#When:15:23:00Z Rev. Jennifer Bailey shares stories of diverse Americans building trust and understanding through The People's Supper. bridging differences, communication, politics, relationships, social connection, storytelling, Full Length Video, Videos, Politics, Community, Bridging Differences 2021-12-29T15:23:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/jack_kornfield_on_poetry_mystery_and_social_media https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/jack_kornfield_on_poetry_mystery_and_social_media#When:15:04:00Z A Q&A with Jack Kornfield about giving feedback at work, using social media wisely, and the poetry in his teachings. buddhism, compassion, joy, loving-kindness, mindfulness, peace, poetry, suffering, technology, wisdom, work, Videos, Workplace, Spirituality, Media & Tech, Mindfulness 2021-12-21T15:04:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/four_essential_qualities_of_the_heart https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/four_essential_qualities_of_the_heart#When:15:03:00Z Jack Kornfield reflects on the joy and suffering that is part of being human, and the practices that can help us along the way. buddhism, compassion, joy, loving-kindness, mindfulness, peace, suffering, wisdom, Full Length Video, Videos, Spirituality, Compassion, Mindfulness 2021-12-21T15:03:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_love_and_connection_exist_in_micro_moments https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_love_and_connection_exist_in_micro_moments#When:16:34:00Z Barbara Fredrickson explains how shared positive emotions make us happier, healthier, and more connected. health, love, mental health, positive emotions, relationships, social connection, Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Relationships, Social Connection, Love 2021-11-30T16:34:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_our_knee_jerk_assumptions_can_drive_prejudice https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_our_knee_jerk_assumptions_can_drive_prejudice#When:12:59:00Z Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how implicit bias shows up in our automatic judgments of others. brain, discrimination, education, health care, implicit bias, prejudice, 2021-11-17T12:59:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_steps_to_help_kids_overcome_their_fears https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/three_steps_to_help_kids_overcome_their_fears#When:12:13:00Z This story about fear (and the research behind it) can inspire your kids to be brave. animals, children, courage, fear, parenting, 2021-10-29T12:13:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_help_kids_persevere_at_hard_or_boring_tasks https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_help_kids_persevere_at_hard_or_boring_tasks#When:13:46:00Z Here's a simple way to boost kids' motivation, illustrated by one of our favorite children's books. children, goals, parenting, strengths, 2021-09-10T13:46:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_share_in_someone_elses_happiness https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_share_in_someone_elses_happiness#When:11:01:00Z Here's the best way to respond when someone tells you their good news. happiness, relationships, social connection, 2021-08-30T11:01:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_a_book_can_help_kids_become_generous https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_a_book_can_help_kids_become_generous#When:11:53:00Z Here is one of our favorite children's books about generosity. books, generosity, parenting, strengths, 2021-08-12T11:53:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/which_memories_will_bring_you_joy https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/which_memories_will_bring_you_joy#When:11:25:00Z Revisiting everyday experiences can bring you more joy than you might expect. happiness, joy, memory, Videos, Happiness 2021-07-29T11:25:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/six_ways_to_be_a_better_listener https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/six_ways_to_be_a_better_listener#When:14:38:00Z Here are the do's and don'ts of good active listening. communication, empathy, listening, relationships, social connection, Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Empathy 2021-07-20T14:38:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/eight_picture_books_for_aapi_heritage_month https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/eight_picture_books_for_aapi_heritage_month#When:11:11:00Z Reading picture books with authentic representation can cultivate understanding and belonging in children. books, diversity, 2021-05-18T11:11:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/my_kid_doesnt_want_to_share https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/my_kid_doesnt_want_to_share#When:14:10:00Z Research suggests that children are more generous when they give voluntarily. Videos, Parenting & Family, Altruism 2021-05-05T14:10:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/a_thank_you_to_librarians_who_make_everyone_feel_welcome https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/a_thank_you_to_librarians_who_make_everyone_feel_welcome#When:12:39:00Z Children’s book author Yuyi Morales writes a gratitude letter to the librarian who had a big impact on her. arts, books, community, culture, diversity, gratitude, immigration, parenting, Full Length Video, Videos, Parenting & Family, Culture, Community, Diversity, Gratitude 2020-10-20T12:39:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/if_democracy_had_a_sound_it_would_be_jazz https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/if_democracy_had_a_sound_it_would_be_jazz#When:11:38:00Z Jazz techniques can teach us something about bridging differences and elevating diverse perspectives. Full Length Video, Videos, Politics, Bridging Differences, Empathy 2020-10-01T11:38:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_bad_party_guests_can_teach_us_about_bridging_divides https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_bad_party_guests_can_teach_us_about_bridging_divides#When:13:28:00Z Having a communication breakdown? The research-backed skills of active listening can help build rapport and understanding. bridging differences, communication, empathy, listening, Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Politics, Bridging Differences, Empathy, Social Connection 2020-09-11T13:28:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/finding_awe_in_the_ordinary https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/finding_awe_in_the_ordinary#When:00:58:00Z Science of Happiness podcast to hear Stacy Bare's full story.]]> Iraq War veteran and outdoors educator Stacy Bare learns to find wonder and beauty in the small things. Tune in to the Science of Happiness podcast to hear Stacy Bare's full story. awe, environment, nature, parenting, Full Length Video, Videos, Parenting & Family 2020-09-10T00:58:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_makes_us_happier_than_money https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_makes_us_happier_than_money#When:13:02:00Z The key to happiness isn't our income but something more meaningful, explains UC Irvine's Belinda Campos, Ph.D. altruism, community, culture, family, happiness, helping, holidays, money, relationships, social connections, Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Culture, Altruism, Happiness, Social Connection 2020-08-20T13:02:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_stress_could_affect_your_genes https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_stress_could_affect_your_genes#When:14:08:00Z Discrimination is a form of stress—and it may lead to gene expression that puts you at higher risk of disease, explains April D. Thames, Ph.D., director of the Social Neuroscience in Health Psychology Lab at the University of Southern California. Mind & Body, Society, Diversity, Equality 2020-07-23T14:08:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_shift_from_hostility_to_empathy_in_political_conversations https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_shift_from_hostility_to_empathy_in_political_conversations#When:11:55:00Z In tough conversations, science suggests a way to bridge divides and foster understanding: by appealing to other people's values. bridging differences, communication, empathy, politics, values, Politics, Bridging Differences, Empathy 2020-07-09T11:55:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_connect_with_what_matters_to_you https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_connect_with_what_matters_to_you#When:14:10:00Z How to Deal with Uncertainty". ]]> In the face of a crisis, this exercise can help you identify your most important values. Based on the podcast episode "How to Deal with Uncertainty". meaningful life, purpose, religion, values, Full Length Video, Videos, Spirituality, Purpose 2020-06-25T14:10:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_overcome_the_fear_of_talking_to_your_kids_about_race https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_overcome_the_fear_of_talking_to_your_kids_about_race#When:18:35:00Z Psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson, Ph.D., offers three tips for talking to your kids about race. children, communication, confidence, fear, parenting, racism, stress, Full Length Video, Parenting & Family, Society, Community, Bridging Differences, Diversity, Equality, Social Connection 2020-06-12T18:35:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/when_are_kids_old_enough_to_talk_about_racism https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/when_are_kids_old_enough_to_talk_about_racism#When:14:29:00Z Very young children can begin to understand race—so Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson suggests starting early. children, parenting, racism, Full Length Video, Videos, Parenting & Family, Education, Society, Culture, Community, Equality, Social Connection 2020-06-09T14:29:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_stop_taking_your_partner_for_granted https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_stop_taking_your_partner_for_granted#When:17:01:00Z Sara Algoe, Ph.D., explains a practice to help you feel more appreciation for your partner. appreciation, cognition, gratitude, happiness, relationships, romance, Relationships, Gratitude, Social Connection 2020-05-28T17:01:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_protect_your_body_from_social_media_stress https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_protect_your_body_from_social_media_stress#When:11:17:00Z A little mindfulness can help when we feel frustrated or angry online. age, anger, bridging differences, meditation, mindfulness, stress, technology, Mind & Body, Bridging Differences, Mindfulness 2020-05-22T11:17:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/these_questions_can_help_you_connect_even_when_youre_apart https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/these_questions_can_help_you_connect_even_when_youre_apart#When:13:45:00Z conversation prompts to help people feel closer. Will it work for 10-year-olds Zuri and Greer?]]> Researchers designed conversation prompts to help people feel closer. Will it work for 10-year-olds Zuri and Greer? Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Parenting & Family, Social Connection 2020-05-08T13:45:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_taking_photos_can_help_you_find_meaning_in_life https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_taking_photos_can_help_you_find_meaning_in_life#When:13:11:00Z Here's an exercise to help you remember what matters. Full Length Video, Videos, Gratitude, Happiness, Social Connection 2020-04-16T13:11:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_clear_your_head https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_clear_your_head#When:13:09:00Z Do you dwell on the negative and let moments of joy just pass you by? Discover how Pixar's Pete Docter got out of his head and savored the good in his life. Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Gratitude, Mindfulness 2020-03-19T13:09:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_hack_your_brains_prejudice_with_veggies https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_hack_your_brains_prejudice_with_veggies#When:11:27:00Z Research suggests a quick trick you can use to combat your unconscious biases. brain, bridging differences, cognition, diversity, prejudice, Politics, Society, Community, Bridging Differences, Diversity 2020-03-12T11:27:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_eat_more_mindfully https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_eat_more_mindfully#When:13:40:00Z Try engaging all your senses and paying full attention when you eat something delicious. Let these students guide you through it! Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Education, Mindfulness 2020-03-05T13:40:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_happens_when_political_opponents_get_to_know_each_other https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/what_happens_when_political_opponents_get_to_know_each_other#When:20:49:00Z Two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum find what they have in common. bridging differences, grief, politics, shared identity, trauma, Relationships, Politics, Bridging Differences 2020-02-24T20:49:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_make_a_good_apology https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_make_a_good_apology#When:13:52:00Z Learn the four steps to making an effective apology, with comedian Jolenta Greenberg of the By the Book podcast. Full Length Video, Videos, Relationships, Forgiveness, Social Connection 2020-02-06T13:52:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/small_talk https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/small_talk#When:20:34:00Z Research suggests talking to strangers is more enjoyable than you might expect. 2020-01-30T20:34:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_be_kinder_to_yourself https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/how_to_be_kinder_to_yourself#When:14:01:00Z
Audio from The Science of Happiness podcast. Try the Self-Compassion Break practice yourself. ]]> When you're caring so much for other people, how do you deal with your own stress? Psychiatrist Elizabeth Guinto tries a practice to be kinder to herself. Audio from The Science of Happiness podcast. Try the Self-Compassion Break practice yourself. Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Compassion, Happiness, Mindfulness 2020-01-23T14:01:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/train_your_brain_to_be_kinder https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/train_your_brain_to_be_kinder#When:13:41:00Z ]]> Boost your kindness by sending kind thoughts to someone you love—and to someone you don't get along with—with a little guidance from these students. altruism, education, kindness, kindness in education, loving-kindness, meditation, students, Full Length Video, Videos, Mind & Body, Education, Altruism, Mindfulness 2020-01-16T13:41:00+00:00