The Science Of Chocolate & Happiness
Workshop
Learn about the scientific foundations of happiness and discover how this research can be applied within your own life. During this workshop, we will be discovering each participant's unique strengths and exploring ways to amplify those strengths through short talks and interactive exercises.
Length: 60 mins, 90 mins, or 120 mins
THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS WE EXPLORE
Gratitude
Learn about the benefits of gratitude and how to practice it, with research from Positive Psychologists Dr Bob Emmons and Dr. Martin Seligman
Grit & Resilience
Learn what grit is and why it can be more important than intelligence when it comes to accomplishing your goals.
Science of Breath
Learn about the empirically validated breathing techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being.
Compassion
How can we become more compassionate?
Explore the latest research and best practices from compassion researchers Dr Tania Singer and Dr. Kristin Neff
Humane Tech
Is your digital life healthy?
Social media and other apps are constantly vying for your attention without regard for your well-being. Learn about how tech companies exploit our vulnerabilities and what you can do to protect and nuture your well-being.
Flow
Explore psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi's work on flow, a state of complete immersion in an activity, and how to attain it more often.
Optimism
Learn what scientist have discoverd about optimists.
Discover how optimists think about their futures and how to avoid pessimistic thought patterns.
Goal Setting
Discover the science-backed techniques for planning "smart" goals. These techniques will help you move faster and with less stress toward your goals.
VIA Character Strengths
What is going right with you?
Discover your character strengths that are valued across all cultures.
Storytelling
Learn how to write stories of your life that nudge you toward happiness.
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ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Zack Prager, MAPP studied the science behind happiness under the founder of Positive Psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, at the University of Pennsylvania and at UCLA.
He lectures at UCSD and his work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Happy Magazine, San Diego Tribune, ABC, CW, NBC, Brit+Co, & more.
When he's not lecturing, he develops applications that make people happier and healthier in a field called Humane Technology.
MindfulLabs.com,
Ransomly.com,
FoodRevolution.org,
MangoDass.com (music)
Zack Prager, MAPP
THE
CHOCOLATE
We ethically source our cacao from Guatemala with the help from our friends at Communion Chococlate and Keith's Cacao.
SCIENCE OF CHOCOLATE & HAPPINESS IN THE NEWS
THE SCIENCE OF CHOCOLATE WE EXPLORE
Neurotransmitters
Discover the neurotransmitter in cacao and how they effect our brain.
Medicinal Properties
Learn about Cacao medcinal properties for the cardio vascular system and the psyche.
Set & Setting
Discover the traditonal and contemporary cermonial settings for cacao.
History
Learn the brief history of cacao in the Europe and the Americas.
WORKSHOP
TIMELINE
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