Sarah Peyton  
What are the Deep Needs Behind Boredom?

When we are children, we are told that boredom is good, and that creativity comes out of boredom, but among adults, boredom is the most commonly cited root of addiction. How can we understand boredom in new ways using neuroscience and Nonviolent Communication? 

Participants will:

• Explore the neuroscience of boredom
• Discover the needs behind boredom
• Find movements toward meaning and self-compassion