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Regenerative culture in Extinction Rebellion
I recently spent a couple of days as part of the Wellbeing Team for the London Extinction Rebellion (XR) and it strengthened my belief that this is an exceptional campaign. Most campaign organizations replicate the system they challenge. I used … Continue reading
Charles Eisenstein interview
I was delighted to interview Charles Eisenstein as part of the Embodiment Conference, 2018. The interview has recently been released as a podcast and this was the first time I’d sat and listened to it. I initially heard how his … Continue reading
Posted in Embodiment
Tagged activism, body, connection, deep ecology, Eisenstein, embodiment, nature
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Is therapy political?
I’ve just given a presentation at a local college about ‘Psychotherapists and Counsellors for Social Change’, an organization I’m a member of. The subsequent discussion highlighted that what I’ve always taken for granted – that therapy is political – is … Continue reading
Posted in Psychotherapy
Tagged activism, counselling, meditation, politics, psychotherapy, therapy
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Nature Connection: Have you got it yet?
When I used to run nature connection workshops back in 2010, it was a struggle to get people to sign up. It seemed that people didn’t get what nature connection was or why they might want more of it. But … Continue reading
Posted in Ecopsychology
Tagged activism, connection, deep ecology, environment, epoc, nature, wellbeing
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The Wilderness Effect
Ecopsychologist Rob Greenway used to guide people on wilderness treks and after years of research concluded that “civilization is only four days deep” (Greenway, 1995). When people go on long treks in the wilderness they start out enthusiastic: They’re feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Ecopsychology
Tagged activism, connection, Eco-Paganism, environment, epoc, nature, place, spirit of place, wilderness effect
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Focusing: A tool for troubled times
I’ve been feeling unsettled over the few days and I’m not alone. Many of us feel the chill shadow of uncertainly cast by the events of the last few months. What’s the best response to such troubled times? The American … Continue reading
Activists, burnout and eco-therapy
Environmental action was a key factor in my becoming a therapist so I’m pleased to be part of an event about psychotherapy and activism. The event organizers have come up with a few questions to kick off discussion. ‘Where does a … Continue reading