Components of Community: The Science of Kindness
Explore ways to connect and foster kindness in everyday life.
Join Antonio Freitas, Senior Director of Educational Experiences at Sesame Workshop as he hosts a heart-centered conversation between Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler, Founder and CEO of Collectively, and Dr. Kelli Harding, Psychiatrist at Columbia University and author of The Rabbit Effect, about the science and practice of kindness. This webinar picks up from our first Components of Community webinar and will explore emotional well-being, connection, as well as practical and meaningful ways to foster kindness in everyday life.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- The science behind kindness—and why it matters now more than ever
- How kindness supports both emotional and physical health
- Ways to cultivate kindness in children, families, and ourselves using Sesame Workshop’s emotional well-being resources
- Ways to encourage compassion, gratitude, and connection in our communities
Meet our guests:
Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler is a Doctor of Public Health and a licensed mental health professional, advisor, coach, advocate, and change-maker in the nonprofit world. She is also the Founder and CEO of Collectively, an organization that brings passionate individuals together to address mental wellness and solve complex challenges impacting mental health. You can learn more about her work by visiting https://collectivelyus.org.
Kelli Harding, MD, MPH, is dedicated to promoting a kinder and healthier world for all. An expert in mental health, medicine, and public health, she teaches at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Harding authored the acclaimed book The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness. She’s appeared on Today, Good Morning America, BBC, and other media. Co-founder of Our Kind of Club, a global community centered on kindness, Dr. Harding has spoken at the United Nations and World Happiness Summits. She lives in NYC with her husband, three sons, and rescue dog, Athena.
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