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Last summer was this country’s hottest on record. Worldwide, all living creatures suffered through excessive droughts, heatwaves, and a wildfire season that only halfway through the calendar year was worse than any in previous year. With two-thirds of the population anxious about climate change, and more than half worried about its effects on their mental health, becoming a climate-aware therapist is a competency we should all be considering. The mainstay of good ecotherapy is your own “environmental identity.” This self-concept and sense of relationship with nature provides the base on which to build client-specific, ecotherapy interventions. In this experiential session, you’ll discover how to:
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Handout - Eco-Therapy in Action (51.7 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Eco-Therapy in Action (279.1 KB) | 53 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Thomas Doherty, PsyD, is a clinical and environmental psychologist who specializes in addressing personal and organizational concerns about environmental issues and climate change. He’s a fellow of the American Psychological Association, past president of the APA Div. 34 Society for Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology, and founding editor of the academic journal Ecopsychology. His publications on climate change issues include “The Psychological Impacts of Global Climate Change,” coauthored by Susan Clayton, and he cohosts the Climate Change and Happiness podcast.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Thomas Doherty maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Thomas Doherty is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Oregon Psychological Association.
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