FACS & Facial Expression

(Above) Sometimes people add actions to their smiles to augment or exaggerate the smile – to make the smile look bigger. In this video, Dr. Rosenberg discusses and demonstrates some common smile augments.

What is different about selfie smiles? They differ in form, in the shape of the lips, in the prominence of the cheeks and position of the head.

In this video, Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D., deconstructs the “selfie smile” in terms of the muscular and facial actions they involve.

The above video is a recording of an online lecture given by Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D. for the Los Angeles Visual Effects Society on July 23rd, 2022. In this presentation, Dr. Rosenberg offers an overview of the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) for visual effects industry professionals.

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Compassion Meditation

(Above) In this brief video, Dr. Rosenberg addresses some key questions about CCT –– including the core values of CCT, how the course is structured, and what to expect from the 8 week program.

(Above) In this video, Dr. Rosenberg discusses the nature of compassion, how we can grow our own compassion, and the ways in which compassionate connection can heal people, communities, and our planet.

Psychedelic Integration & Other Resources

Free Online Integration Circle for Altered States of Consciousness – Thursday, April 4 from 4-5:30pm Pacific Time

Have you experienced a powerful altered state of consciousness that you have difficulty integrating into your life? Perhaps you have recently come back from a psychedelic journey or sober meditation retreat?

Whether your altered state of consciousness results from psychedelics or meditating, we invite you to attend our free (though donations are welcome!), online integration circle

Our circle is a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to ask questions, learn valuable meditation techniques, and process non-ordinary states of consciousness through peer-to-peer support.

You don't have to have experienced an altered state of consciousness to attend. The circle is also a safe space for asking questions and planning a psychedelic or meditation retreat.

(Above) Smile controls are any movements that diminish the appearance of a smile. There are many ways they can manifest in the face. In this brief video, Erika discusses some common smile controls in both FACS and anatomical terms, as well as explore the psychological reasons why people might show them.