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.
Description3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Supplemental ContentConnect to free excerpts and supplementary material at publisher site
Subjects

Other author/creatorGilbert, Daniel Todd host.
Other author/creatorSweet, Jesse.
Other author/creatorGazit, Chana.
Other author/creatorYoungelson, Jack.
Other author/creatorWGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.). Science Unit.
Other author/creatorVulcan Productions.
Other author/creatorPublic 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 noteOriginally broadcast as a 3 part television series January 4-6, 2010 on PBS.
General noteAdditional resources: Importance of early attachment ; How to build enduring relationships ; Stress depression ; Post traumatic stress discorder (PTSD) ; Grief ; Resilience ; Finding happiness.
CreditsProducers, 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 detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English with optional video description; closed-captioned.
Genre/formDocumentary television programs.
Genre/formNonfiction television programs.
Genre/formTelevision mini-series.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formVideo recordings for people with visual disabilities.
ISBN9781608831661
ISBN1608831663
UPC 841887011693
Publisher numberTEMO601 PBS
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

Availability

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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