We all live and work with(in) a climate changed world. So how do climate emotions show up in our personal lives and in our role as psychologists? 

This webinar focuses on how psychologists can help with climate emotions. It looks at understanding these emotions, how they affect mental health, and how psychologists can help. We'll also explore a group model called Climate Cafes. 

By attending, you will:

• Gain a better understanding of climate emotions - what they are, their impacts on mental health/wellbeing, and the language used to describe them
• Learn common ways climate distress shows up in therapy
• Understand the complementary nature of individual and group processes
• Learn about the PSC Climate Cafe model.

About our presenters: 

Dr Bronwyn Gresham is a Psychologist and the CEO of Psychology for a Safe Climate (PSC) with experience spanning across the health, university and environmental sectors. She is passionate about strengthening holistic, collaborative and collective approaches to emotional, psychological and social health and wellbeing as we live in and respond to the climate crisis. 

Bronwyn has volunteered in various roles including campaigning, podcasting, health promotion, resource development and facilitation with Climactic, The Climate and Health Alliance, Climate for Change, Environment Victoria and the Australian Conservation Foundation. She has completed the Al Gore Climate Reality Leadership Training, and more recently, facilitation training with Good Grief Network. 

 

Christie Wilson is a Psychotherapist and the Climate Mental Health Manager for Psychology for a Safe Climate, where she supports clinicians to integrate climate awareness into clinical practice. Christie is also a faculty member of the Climate Emotional Resilience Institute (CERI) offering climate-conscious psychological support for those dealing with complex emotions related to climate change. 

Over the past five years, Christie has worked with Extinction Rebellion Global developing the Regen101, Climate Cafe, and Regenerative Action Cycle programs supporting activist mental health and promoting movement wide regenerative development. Additionally, she created the Green Tea program with Green Law, aiding young lawyers in processing climate emotions related to climate work.

Webinar timing: 1:00 – 2:00 pm AEST

Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.