This emotional life : in search of ourselves-- and happiness / a co-production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; a film by Kunhardt McGee Productions.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | [Seattle, Wash.] : Vulcan Productions ; [Boston] : WGBH ; [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS ; [New York] : PBS Distribution, ©2010. |
| Description | 3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Connect to free excerpts and supplementary material at publisher site |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Gilbert, Daniel Todd host. |
| Other author/creator | Sweet, Jesse. |
| Other author/creator | Gazit, Chana. |
| Other author/creator | Youngelson, Jack. |
| Other author/creator | WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.). Science Unit. |
| Other author/creator | Vulcan Productions. |
| Other author/creator | Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) |
| Contents | disc 1. Family, friends, & lovers. Family ; Wired to connect ; Securely attached ; Reactive attachment disorder ; Friends ; Asperger's syndrome ; Conflict ; Bullying ; Lovers ; Partnerships ; Cooperation ; Trust ; Forgiveness ; The sum of our parts / produced by Jesse Sweet, Sabin Streeter, Alexis Bloom ; written by Jesse Sweet and Daniel Gilbert (114 min.). |
| Contents | disc 2. Facing our fears. Anger ; Psychotherapy ; Fear ; Anxiety ; Stress, hormones, and PTSD ; Prolonged exposure therapy ; Despair ; Understanding depression ; Depression and the brain ; Treating depression with ECT ; Inner strength ; We are of two minds / produced by Chana Gazit and Mary Robertson ; directed by Chana Gazit ; written by Chana Gazit and Daniel Gilbert (114 min.). |
| Contents | disc 3. Rethinking happiness. Understanding happiness ; Money ; Hedonic adaptation ; Resilience ; Seeking happiness ; Self-help ; Alcoholics anonymous ; Forgiveness ; Positive psychology ; Meditation ; Finding happiness ; Social connections ; Wisdom with age ; The map to happiness / produced by Sabin Streeter, Jack Youngelson, Tina Nguyen ; directed by Jack Youngelson ; written by Jack Youngelson and Daniel Gilbert (114 min.). |
| Abstract | This program explores ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals in these difficult times. |
| General note | Originally broadcast as a 3 part television series January 4-6, 2010 on PBS. |
| General note | Additional resources: Importance of early attachment ; How to build enduring relationships ; Stress depression ; Post traumatic stress discorder (PTSD) ; Grief ; Resilience ; Finding happiness. |
| Credits | Producers, Jesse Sweet, Sabin Streeter, Alexis Bloom, Tina Nguyen, Jack Youngelson ; writers, Daniel Gilbert, Jesse Sweet, Chana Gazit, Jack Youngelson ; directors, Chana Gazit, Jack Youngelson ; original music by Michael Bacon. |
| Performer | Host, Daniel Gilbert. |
| Audience | Rating: TV-PG. |
| Spec. audience char. | Board of Film Censors, Singapore: PG. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English with optional video description; closed-captioned. |
| Genre/form | Documentary television programs. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction television programs. |
| Genre/form | Television mini-series. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
| ISBN | 9781608831661 |
| ISBN | 1608831663 |
| UPC | 841887011693 |
| Publisher number | TEMO601 PBS |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BF531 .T45 2010 DVD V. 1&2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BF531 .T45 2010 DVD V. 3 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |