"Before her passing, she recorded a series of interviews for Netflix in which she encouraged people to have hope, make a difference in the world, and never give up. In those interviews, Jane referred to the serious concerns of climate change and other global challenges we're living through. She reminded us that everyone has a role to play, including being mindful of how our daily actions impact other beings, the planet, and the future."
"Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time - threatening a sustainable, healthy environment that can support life on the Earth. To meet this challenge requires a profound reorientation of our relationship with the Earth and with all who share our planetary home. It requires us to fully experience our kinship with the more-than-human world and our dependence on it. I asked, "What role can psychology play in this paradigm shift? More specifically, what is the role of the therapist during this challenging time? How do we address these hard issues in the lives of our clients, and how do we utilize our skills as healers in our communities?""
Climate change threatens a sustainable, healthy environment capable of supporting life on Earth. Meeting this challenge requires a profound reorientation of human relationships with the Earth and with other beings that share the planetary home. Mental health clinicians have a unique role in addressing the psychological impacts of climate change by validating clients' concern for climate change and treating ecoanxiety. Incorporating nature-based methods into treatment can foster resilience, agency, and connection to the more-than-human world. Jane Goodall emphasized hope, individual responsibility, and mindfulness about the impacts of daily actions. Psychology and therapists must develop practices that support clients and communities facing ecological distress.
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