(Above) The action unit (AU) is the fundamental building block of the Facial Action Coding System (FACS). There are many misconceptions on what AUs are and how they relate to the facial musculature. In this video clip, Dr. Rosenberg outlines the key defining characteristics of AU and explain how they are related to – but not the same as – facial muscles.

(Above) In this brief video, Dr. Rosenberg chats about “The Botox Paradox,” discussing a few of the psychological risks and benefits of this technique. She also explains how Botox affects not only appearance but emotional experience and empathic ability, as well.

(Above) EMFACS stands for “emotion-selective FACS coding.” It is a method of selectively applying FACS coding technique to reduce coding time by increasing the likelihood of finding emotion expressions. In this brief clip, Dr. Rosenberg explains what EMFACS is and discuss the pros and cons of using it (and why she's not a big fan).

(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.

(Above) In this talk, given as part of Nyingma Institute's "Sunday Dharma Talks" series, Dr. Erika Rosenberg expounds on compassion’s limitless benefits – for you, for others, for everyone you interact with, for all beings, and for planet Earth.

(Above) In this presentation from Erika Rosenberg, PhD., hosted by Nyingma Institute, Dr. Rosenberg discusses how acceptance and appreciation of change with both mindfulness and compassion reveals gifts for our living each day fully and with joy. She also discusses how to cultivate the appreciation of impermanence in daily life.

(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.

(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.