Webinar from Sesame Workshop: The Science of Kindness

Understanding the science of kindness can help us build stronger connections with families, support children’s well-being, and create more positive communities.

This free webinar from Sesame Workshop includes a conversation between Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler and Dr. Kelli Harding about the science and practice of kindness. Participants will gain insights into the benefits of kindness and practical ways it can be fostered in communities. 

In this webinar, participants will learn… 

• The science behind kindness—and why it matters 
• How kindness supports both emotional and physical health 
• Ways to cultivate kindness in children, families, and ourselves 
• Ways to encourage compassion, gratitude, and connection in our communities

Access the free webinar on the Sesame Workshop website.  

About the speakers:

• Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler, PhD is 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.
• Kelli Harding, MD, MPH, is an expert in mental health, medicine, and public health. She teaches at Columbia University and authored the acclaimed book The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier. 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.