This talk hosted by Tergar Chicago provides an introduction to the basic anatomy of the emotional brain. Here, you'll learn about the parts of the brain that are involved in generating both afflictive and pleasurable emotions. This will include a discussion on the neuroscience of empathy and compassion. We'll also discuss brain systems involved in managing stress and emotions, and how these brain systems are engaged during meditation. The session includes discussion, guided meditations on emotional states, and a question & answer session.

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Dr. Robin Nusslock is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neurobiology at Northwestern University, where he serves as Director of the Affective & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory and the Center on Social Disparities and Health. His research examines how the brain creates emotion and how stress gets under the skin to affect people's mental and physical health. Dr. Nusslock has published over seventy journal articles and book chapters on the neuroscience of emotion and his work has been featured in both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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