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Project Happiness

Project Happiness, a 501(c)3 organization, specializes in emotional resilience-building programs that are used by people of any age and endorsed by public schools, private institutions and Universities around the U.S. and the world. Our purpose is to provide proven techniques to cultivate one’s own authentic happiness.

Drawn from research in positive psychology and neuroscience, Project Happiness’ strength-based approach teaches vital social and emotional skills. Using books, film and educational programs, we’re empowering children, families and communities to create happier, more meaningful lives.

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2011-9-20

Cinema in The New World

Storytelling has been around since the dawn of man. Yes, they have evolved, along with the format, from campfires to scriptures, from books to films and television; but as the stories change, so does their platforms and values. We are now living in a time of uncertainty, and the need for more socially relevant stories has emerged. So too has CineCause, a new avenue of exposure for such content and their related issues.

2011-9-21

Taking Education Back to the Future

Growing up, “school” was always just a required part of life, somewhere I was expected to show up every day. As most parents like to tell their children, “you need an education to get anywhere in the world”. But what experiences and information truly prepare us for the life we’ll lead as adults? For those of us fortunate enough to have had an opportunity to do so, we were in school Monday through Friday. In fact, it was against the law not to be. Sure, some kids skipped school more than others, and of course, we all know about Huck Finn. And not to sound spoiled, since I did at least have a school to go to, but I didn’t enjoy it much. Can’t think of many good times in those early school years. But I did manage to finish K-12, eventually got my BA and joined the work force. Wasn’t that the original goal of education? But more importantly, did I get the right education, a balanced education?