Navigating Eco Grief, Joy and Cultivating Hope in the Climate Crisis

9:30 am

10:30 am

Program Description:

This session delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of environmental degradation and climate change, known as eco grief. Participants will explore the concept of eco grief, its causes, and its effects on individuals and communities. Through personal reflections and group discussions, attendees will learn coping strategies and ways to find hope and resilience in the face of ecological loss. The session will also highlight the importance of community support and activism in addressing eco grief and fostering a sense of empowerment and agency in the Anthropocene era.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a deeper understanding of eco anxiety, including its causes, and effects on mental health and well-being such as burnout and a barrier to taking action. Explore ways to cultivate hope and joy as an individual in the work you do,and as a community, in the face of environmental challenges. Understanding that taking action in a way that sustains is the biggest way to soothe eco anxiety and grief. Discover the importance of approaching activism with a climate justice lens. Understanding that the term eco anxiety can be very limiting for people and a range of emotions in response to this crisis is valid. It’s how we act on them which is important.