We're looking to run an online support group for young adults who are understandably struggling with the emotional impacts of living through the #climate / #polycrisis . This seminar will explain some of the ideas that will inform the group (the Power Threat Meaning Framework and the Work that Reconnects). Free to CPA members and young adults. https://lnkd.in/edx7ngaC #PTMFramework #PTMF #WtR #WorkThatReconnects #ClimateAnxiety #EcoDistress #ClimateDistress The Resilience Project Force of Nature Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) UK Youth for Nature Climate Mental Health Network Climate Majority Project ClimaTalk Parents For Future UK Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) Teach the Future Lauren Uba Cathy-Mae Karelse, PhD Lucy Johnstone The Mindfulness Initiative
Climate Psychology Alliance
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The CPA is a nonprofit membership organisation that addresses the psychological aspects of the climate emergency.
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The Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that addresses the psychological aspects of the climate emergency, and was formed between 2009 - 2012. Whoever and wherever we are today, we are affected by the climate emergency, whether or not we know it. A growing number of us are affected physically and materially, and a multitude of us are now affected psychologically and emotionally – in our private thoughts, in our reactions to the latest news, in our senses of loss, anger and despair. The CPA welcomes anyone and everyone to its membership who wants to engage in addressing the psychological aspects of the climate emergency and who would like to understand more about these issues. Our approach is to help recognise and understand our part in the problem, hold the tension between hope and despair to increase practical and creative engagement, restore the feelings, values and justice to the centre of the human picture, and address climate anxiety and existential shame by offering understanding and support. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we invite people to join in, and come to our individual events. We also work with Partner organisations. We are a Community Benefit Society coordinated by an Executive Group, and supported by an Advisory Group.
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https://www.climatepsychologyalliance.org/
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Employees at Climate Psychology Alliance
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Chris Robertson
Trainer at Climate Psychology Alliance
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Esther K. Papies
Professor of Enduring Behaviour Change for Sustainability
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Lyra Turnbull, MSc., HP Psych., IFS Level 2, CPC
Psychologist (MSc); Licensed Counsellor (HpG); Internal Family Systems Therapist (IFS L2); Well-being & Mental Health Coach (CPC)
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Kate Adams
Performance maker, lecturer at University of Salford, Co-chair of Climate Psychology Alliance
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Climate Psychology Alliance reposted this
Social Research & Systems Thinking practitioner, Scottish Government; mindfulness & nature-connection coach/trainer
Upcoming training workshop 'Embracing Action' on emotional resilience for ECCAN - Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network facilitating with my pal and Climate Psychology Alliance co-chair Kate Adams Sat 8 Feb 2025 10 - 4.30pm Free, book here https://lnkd.in/eaaD3eXy
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There are still free places available for our next support space for young adults - Please share with anyone you think might value a space to feel heard and have their feelings validated during these troubling times
Our next Youth Support Space is scheduled for 9th December - This is an online supportive space for activists, environmentalists and any young adults feeling overwhelmed or at risk of #burnout due to the various #PlanetaryCrises. More info available here: https://lnkd.in/eqXtszGS Book your free place here: https://lnkd.in/dhvR-_rZ #ClimateAnxiety #EcoDistress #EcoCompassion #ClimateDistress The Resilience Project Force of Nature SustyVibes Fridays For Future International Climate Majority Project Teach the Future Climate Mental Health Network Climate Outreach Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) Our Youth For The Climate UK Youth for Nature Extinction Rebellion Youth Just Stop Oil
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That's a wrap on 2024! 🎬 and what a year it's been 😀 🌱10 brand new Resilience Circles formed 🌱120 youth climate changemakers join our community internationally 🌱160 hours of mentoring provided 🌱1300 engaged through workshops 🌱 16K engaged through speaking opportunities Bring on 2025! Partners: LUSH Force of Nature Earth Minutes Inner Development Goals Climate Psychology Alliance #2024wrapped #Impact #ClimateAnxiety #MentalHealth
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The International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS) has just started up a LinkedIn page. Please follow to find out all the latest news in this area, particularly about their upcoming conference that will be hosted by the University of Surrey (Environmental Psychology Research Group, University of Surrey) in 2026 https://lnkd.in/eZghBkp4
International Association for People-Environment Studies | LinkedIn
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An event to explore if there is interest in an online support group for young adults relating to climate distress. Please consider coming along to learn about some of the ideas that might inform the group. Free to members and young adults 18-25 Eventbrite link: https://lnkd.in/edx7ngaC #PTMF #PTMFramework #ClimateAnxiety #ClimateCrisis #EcoDistress #ClimateBurnout #ClimateResilience Force of Nature Connecting Climate Minds The Resilience Project Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) YoungMinds Mind One Resilient Earth Climate Majority Project Climate Mental Health Network Our Youth For The Climate Our Kids' Climate Parents For Future UK Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) UK Youth for Nature
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We love hosting Climate Cafe Facilitator Support Groups! Just like mental health clinicians need their own therapists, climate cafe facilitators benefit from building community together! Visit our website to register for upcoming events. https://lnkd.in/gqkbCxMc
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Climate Psychology Alliance reposted this
Integrative Therapist | Specialist in complex trauma, neurodiversity, and experiential interventions |
This Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the UKCP Conference, themed Psychotherapy in a Changing World. It was wonderful to reconnect with colleagues and listen to inspiring explorations on how psychotherapy can adapt to our rapidly evolving societal and environmental landscape. Two sessions particularly stood out for me. The first was Tree Staunton's talk on climate psychology—a fascinating topic that examines the psychological barriers contributing to our collective paralysis in the face of the climate crisis. Her exploration of how therapists can help clients "think the unthinkable and bear the unbearable" was both challenging and deeply moving. The second was Professor Divine Charura's talk on navigating the tensions of opposites and creating authentic encounters. It was a thought-provoking reflection on how intersectionality, love, and social justice can guide us in creating spaces for growth and healing—not just individually but collectively. Overall, it was a wholesome experience and I’m feeling grateful for it and inspired. #UKCPConference2024 #PsychotherapyInAChangingWorld #ClimatePsychology #Intersectionality #Psychotherapy #TherapistLife #AuthenticEncounters
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Recently published: a beautiful nuanced study of seven participants’ experiences of Climate Psychology Alliance climate cafés, by Luis Calabria and Elizabeth Marks. “Attending Climate Cafés appears to offer important support to people experiencing distress related to the climate and ecological emergencies” bit.ly/4eNvvXs Linda Aspey Psychology for a Safe Climate Climate Cares - Imperial College London Climate Psychology Alliance of North America
What happens in Climate Cafés? Exploring responses to the psychological burdens of climate change in seven UK women | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | Cambridge Core
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CPA has been pleased to support training for members of Parents For Future UK on facilitating Parenting Circles. We hope the training will go a little way to further enhancing the care and support this wonderful network provides for parents deeply concerned about their children's future
Parents for Future is partnering with the Climate Psychology Alliance to embed emotional support in our communities. At Parents For Future UK we are growing an inclusive and supportive movement, both to reach our goals in climate justice and as an end in itself to build resilience in our communities. Part of how we do this is supporting our thriving emotional support spaces and by running regular online Parent Climate Circles. We’re pleased to be training 24 more PFF members this autumn as part of a Climate Psychology Alliance partnership. Our cohort of local parent climate organisers are being trained by Jo McAndrews and Catherine Burton (both members of both organisations) to hold and support critical listening spaces in their communities. Lucie Brown, Co-director at PFF said ‘We’re uniquely positioned to support parents at all stages of their journey into climate activism and we take seriously the responsibility of embedding a culture of care into our organising. We’ve still a lot to learn but we’re grateful to have fantastic volunteers guiding this work.’ We’re in the process of planning a programme of ongoing support to ensure that this work embeds in local areas with parents able to care for each other as we navigate climate breakdown and community organising. We are seeking partners to help fund this critical work so that we can truly be the change as we work towards climate justice.
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