Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work
This course is part of The Science of Happiness at Work Professional Certificate.
This comprehensive course from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center addresses the critical issue of workplace stress and burnout. Through research-based strategies, participants learn to understand the biological and psychological impacts of stress, differentiate between healthy and toxic stress, and develop practical mindfulness techniques for workplace resilience. The course explores the science of mindfulness and its applications in professional settings, featuring case studies from major companies that have successfully implemented mindfulness programs. Led by expert faculty Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the course provides practical tools for building personal resilience and creating healthier workplace cultures. Students learn to apply mindfulness practices that enhance well-being, boost performance, and foster a more positive work environment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the biological and psychological impacts of workplace stress
Differentiate between healthy and toxic forms of stress
Master research-based mindfulness techniques for stress resilience
Implement effective strategies for workplace well-being
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Module Description
This course examines the intersection of mindfulness, stress management, and workplace performance. Students learn about the science behind stress and its impact on both individual and organizational well-being. The curriculum covers practical mindfulness techniques, resilience-building strategies, and methods for distinguishing between healthy and toxic stress. Through evidence-based approaches, participants discover how to implement mindfulness practices in professional settings, enhance team dynamics, and create more sustainable work environments.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: The Science of Happiness at Work Professional Certificate
Instructors
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Distinguished Emotion Scientist and Happiness Research Pioneer
Dacher Joseph Keltner, born in Jalisco, Mexico, serves as Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and Founding Director of the Greater Good Science Center, where he has revolutionized our understanding of human emotions and social behavior. His research spans the evolutionary and cultural origins of compassion, awe, love, beauty, power, and social inequality, with over 230 published scientific articles. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a Ph.D. from Stanford, Keltner completed post-doctoral work with Paul Ekman at UCSF before joining Berkeley in 1996. His influence extends beyond academia through collaborations with Pixar on films like Inside Out and Soul, work with tech companies like Facebook, and his widely acclaimed Science of Happiness MOOC that has reached over 600,000 students. His books, including "Born to Be Good," "The Power Paradox," and "AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder," have shaped public understanding of positive psychology. Recently awarded the 2025 APS Mentor Award, Keltner has mentored over 35 Ph.D. students and postdocs who now serve as faculty worldwide. His work regularly appears in major media outlets, and he has received numerous accolades, including membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and recognition as one of Utne Reader's 50 visionaries
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Leading Expert on the Neuroscience of Compassion, Kindness, and Happiness at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center
Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., is the Science Director at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a leading neuroscientist and expert in the psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other prosocial behaviors that support human happiness. Her research explores the neurobiological and psychosocial roots of empathy, connection, and pro-social emotions, as well as how these traits can boost personal well-being and resilience
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