The research behind our programs and resources
The evidence-based principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy form the foundation of all our programs and resources. Schools, Workplaces and Early Years Services are guided to explore each principle through dedicated themes and learn simple, practical tools to support wellbeing.
Regular practise of GEM can lead to increased feelings of happiness, a deeper sense of connection and greater presence.
Leads to increased feelings of happiness and a more positive outlook on life.
Fosters deeper connections, increases our likelihood of acting kindly, and helps us experience positive emotions.
Allows us to be responsive rather than reactive, and to live with greater balance, presence and connection.
When we can accurately name our feelings and emotions, it reduces the impact of uncomfortable emotions and enhances the effect of positive ones.
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Check out the research behind our framework below.
Harvard Medical School – Giving thanks can make you happier
Psychology Today– Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. – How Gratitude Leads to a Happier Life
Happier Human – The Science of Gratitude: More Benefits Than Expected; 26 Studies and Counting
Journal of Happiness Studies – Letters of Gratitude: Further evidence for author benefits
Positive Psychology Progress – Empirical Validation of Interventions
Journal of Health Psychology – The impact of a brief gratitude intervention on subjective well-being, biology and sleep
The Greater Good Science Center At Uc Berkeley – Three Insights From The Cutting Edge Of Compassion Research
The Greater Good Science Center At Uc Berkeley – Kindness Makes You Happy… And Happiness Makes You Kind
The Unbounded Spirit – The Power Of Empathy: How Helping Others Can Make You Happy And Improve Your Well-Being
American Psychological Association: Empathy And Attitudes – Can Feeling For A Member Of A Stigmatized Group Improve Feelings Toward The Group?
Journal Of Happiness Studies – Can Gratitude And Kindness Interventions Enhance Well-Being In A Clinical Sample?
The Journal Of Positive Psychology – It’s Good To Do Good And Receive Good: The Impact Of A ‘Pay It Forward’ Style Kindness Intervention On Giver And Receiver Well-Being
Plos One – Kindness Counts: Prompting Prosocial Behaviour In Preadolescents Boosts Peer Acceptance And Well-Being
American Psychological Association – Daphne M. Davis, PhD, and Jeffrey A. Hayes, PhD –What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Be Mindful – Evidence & Research
Mindful – Dr. Daniel J. Siegel – The Science of Mindfulness
Association For Psychological Science – Meditation increases compassion responses to suffering
Sciencemag.Org – A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind
Annals Of Behavioral Medicine – Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on psychological well-being and quality of life: Is increased mindfulness indeed the mechanism?
Center On The Social And Emotional Foundations For Early Learning – Fostering Emotional Literacy In Young Children: Labeling Emotions
Mindful – Daniel Goleman – We Should Be Teaching Emotional Literacy In Schools
