In the world today, we are alarmingly far long into a global environmental catastrophe that will continue to worsen before it improves. With first-hand experiences with environmental degradation and loss, and constant media exposure saturating our waking hours, it can be hard to navigate the emotional and psychological impact of this in order to work towards effective climate justice action.
In this 2-hour workshop, we will come together to examine some of the emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual realities that accompany this experience of pervasive loss. Borrowing from the insights of grief theorist Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and Jem Bendell’s deep adaptation theory, we will discuss how we may prepare for unknown futures, build resiliency strategies, and explore the possibilities for hope and healing through historical accountability, civic involvement, and building respectful land relationships.
These circles are best held in small groups in comfortable environments, with a recommended maximum of 10 participants. The cost of facilitating this workshop is negotiable depending on group size and budget.
Lane Patriquin 