Psychology for a Safe Climate

One of PSC’s most highly valued community offerings over the past two years has been our monthly online climate cafes. ☕️🧁🫖 A climate cafe is a facilitated gathering place where supportive connections are made through sharing feelings about the climate crisis that may not be so safe or welcomed elsewhere. Like many (though not, we acknowledge, everyone) we will soon be closing for a short break until early January. So we wanted to make sure anyone feeling anxious about summer and what's ahead, is aware that our online Sunday cafes for January and February 2025 are open and booking up already. #Connection makes a powerful difference. To find out more, or book, head to the link below. ⬇ #climatechange #climatecafe #climatedistress #climatehope https://buff.ly/4b31iT3

We're thrilled to share PSC's 2024 Annual Report. As our CEO Bronwyn Gresham says, "What a year!" 🚀

"PSC climate cafes are safe, facilitated zoom places to share feelings and thoughts with other like minded people. I have found them nourishing and supportive." - previous Climate Cafe participant. Our FINAL Sunday afternoon Climate Cafe for 2024 is this Sunday 15th December, online at 3.30pm AEDT. ⏰ PSC Climate Cafes offer a gently facilitated space to share how you're feeling and connect with others. Participants leave feeling less isolated and more validated in their feelings. As always, pricing is scaled to ensure accessibility, and free tickets are available until the cafe is full. This cafe is already half full - book soon if you plan to attend! We hope to see you there. https://buff.ly/3OzuYOd #climate #climatecafe #climateanxiety #climateemotions #support #mentalhealth #climatechange #climatedistress #climatehope #conversation #connection

Processing our emotions can be challenging in the face of extreme weather events like heatwaves, bushfires, flooding, heavy rains, and cyclones. Trying to prepare ourselves emotionally for unpredictable climate events may also be leading to unpredictable internal worlds. This is why we created our Climate Feelings Space—a community resource hub filled with practices, events, and training to support your emotional wellbeing as we navigate complex climate impacts. Head on over for the tools and skills you need to engage with your climate emotions and share your feelings in community. https://buff.ly/3uveGj4

"A significant milestone in climate-health was achieved with the ‘COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate and Health’ providing health a permanent place on the climate agenda and setting strong strategic objectives, although not extending to operationalised commitments.' PSC's December e-news includes reflections by PSC Board member Sali Bache on #COP29 #Climate #ClimateChange #health #mentalhealth #Psychology #Policy #Advocacy https://lnkd.in/gyKA2w_j

Got some feelings about the climate crisis? Come and share them. Our final PSC-facilitated Climate Cafe for 2024 is on Sunday 15th December (online.) PSC Climate Cafes offer a gently facilitated space to share how you're feeling and connect with others. Participants leave feeling less alone and more validated in their feelings. We hope to see you there. Book below (as always, with scaled pricing to ensure accessibility for all): https://buff.ly/3OzuYOd #climate #climatecafe #climateanxiety #climateemotions #support #mentalhealth

This Saturday, 30th November, PSC is running an in-person workshop, 'Harnessing Climate Emotions,' in partnership with Yarra Climate Action Alliance and City of Yarra. 🌞 The workshop introduces participants to understanding the psychological impacts of psychological dimensions of climate change and ecological crisis. We will explore the importance of care for oneself to build resilience for the long term, in recognition that the emotional and psycho-social impacts are difficult and demanding. There will be space for people to talk and listen to each other to help build greater connection, understanding and resilience. The workshop runs from 2pm - 3.30pm. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations are managed via Yarra City Council and places are limited. Registrations: https://buff.ly/4i2AQgv For more information: Contact: info@yarracity.vic.gov.au Yarra Libraries #ClimateChange #Environment #EcologicalCrisis #ClimateEmotions #Climatedistress #ClimateAnxiety #Support #Psychology #Resilience

"Therapists increasingly encounter eco-emotions in therapy, with 37.6% of therapists reporting this increase and 41% feeling that climate change was relevant to their clinical work." #Psychology #Psychologist #Therapist #ecodistress #climateanxiety #support #Conversation #ClimateCafe

📢📢Two spaces have just opened up in TOMORROW's Climate Cafe, online at 12pm (AEDT). These cafes are especially for members of Climate Action Network Australia and the climate movement during #COP29. The next one, on 3 December, is fully booked and has a wait list, so if you're seeking extra support during #COP289 & can attend tomorrow, book now: https://buff.ly/3BWXzdk We are also co-hosting one more online cafe in this period with CERI Climate Emotional Resilience Institute in the U.S. That's on December 13th at 10-11:30am AEDT (or, December 12th at 4-5:30pm MST - for those in the U.S.) Register for the CERI cafe on December 3 here: https://buff.ly/4foRFjH #COP29 #climatechange #climateaction #climatecafe #support #climateanxiety #climateemotions #CANA #ClimateActionNetworkAustralia #climatemovement

#COP29 has begun, and during this time, you may need to pause, step back from what's going on, and be kind to yourself. 💚 Joining a Climate Cafe is a way to spend time in a kind, non-judgemental space, and allow your emotions to surface, and be heard. During #COP29, we have extra PSC Climate Cafes running. The Climate Cafes for members of CANA and the climate movement are now FULLY BOOKED, but we are also co-hosting two more online cafes in this period, with CERI Climate Emotional Resilience Institute in the U.S. Christie Wilson from PSC and Eva Jahn from CERI will be co-facilitating these international cafes. November 15th (tomorrow!) at 10-11:30am AEDT/ November 14th at 4-5:30pm MST December 13th at 10-11:30am AEDT / December 12th at 4-5:30pm MST Register for the CERI cafes here, or pass on the link to anyone you know, who might benefit from attending: https://buff.ly/4foRFjH #COP29 #climatechange #climateaction #climatecafe #support #climateanxiety #climateemotions