"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Coming in September 2010
"Nature-based Stress Reduction"
This series of monthly groups meets in beautiful outdoor areas in Portland and combines information about the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in restorative outdoor settings along with facilitated practice of nature-connecting and stress reducing activties, including guided meditation, self-reflection, and mindful walking. Open to all ages and abilities.
Labor Day Weekend at Sundance Resort, UT
Identity, Coping And Thriving In An Ecological Age: Thomas Doherty will lead participants in a journey of personal discovery and restoration, weaving insights from neuroscience, environmental psychology, and mind-body health to create a model of personal sustainability. This exclusive and timely weekend workshop and film premiere presented by Explore Green takes place Friday, September 3rd through Sunday September 5th, 2010 at the Sundance Resort. Participants are invited to the Sundance premiere of "Play Again," an award-winning documentary by Meg Merrill and Tonje Hessen Schei featuring Thomas Doherty.
See the blog for more details and enrollment information.
Summer 2010
The Sustainability Network of Washington County Meeting
On Wednesday, July 28 from 3-4:30pm.Thomas will speak at the The Sustainability Network of Washington County meeting about ecopsychology, the benefits of green spaces for stress reduction and productivity, the diverse ways people understand their connections to the natural world, and how to cope with issues like climate change and the recent Gulf Oil Disaster.
The meeting is a public forum for sustainability information-sharing and support that serves professionals in business, government, and nonprofit in the county. It will be held at the Tualatin Valley Water District Headquarters, 1850 SW 170th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97006. Please RSVP to the PSWCC coordinator and visit the PSWCC website for more information.
Join us to celebrate the openning of our new office!
On Friday, June 11th, 2010 from 4-6 PM. Thomas and Andrea will be hosting an infomal gathering for colleagues, clients and friends. Thomas will be announcing his new group offerings for Fall 2010 -- including his new monthly "Nature-based Stress Reduction" Group!
Our new office is located minutes from our previous location, at 3759 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212, in a new eco-friendly building on the SW corner of MLK, Jr. Blvd and between NE Beech and Failing Streets.
Spring 2010
Emerging Trends in Ecotherapy
Thomas Doherty and Patricia Hasbach offered a training session on Ecotherapy at Lewis & Clark on April 16, 2010.
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Winter 2009-2010
Message from Thomas Doherty:
 2009 has been a big year for Sustainable Self. I served a variety of individuals in our community and very much enjoyed leading the new Men's Adult Development Group this Fall. I continued to ride the wave of sustainability and environmental consciousness. The Ecopsychology courses I developed at Lewis & Clark Graduate School continued into their second full year and, along the way, I provided continuing education to counselors in the community and helped supervise the research of two graduate students.
The new Ecopsychology journal that I edit saw its first year of publication with three ground-breaking issues. I helped author the important American Psychological Association Climate Change Report. I was called on to assist local businesses and organizations who are making the move toward "green" practices and spoke about behavior change and motivation to groups including the Association of Oregon Recyclers, The Natural Step Network, and the New Season's Markets Green Teams.
 In terms of personal accomplishments, I trained for and completed the Portland Marathon, a major life goal. I watched my young daughter grow and shared the challenges and joys of making a marriage and family with my wife.
My work is not easy but I go to bed every night feeling like I am part of the solution. Where do I get my energy? From the good people that I work with.
Call or Contact me if you think I can help with one of your important goals.
Fall 2009
New Men’s Group September 23, 2009
A Life Well-Lived: An Adult Development Group for Men: This 8-week group explored classic theories and research on adult development, recent developments in the psychology of happiness, and Dr. Thomas Doherty’s application of environmental sustainability to personal health and identity. Open to men ages 27 and above.
Green Business Talk September 9, 2009
Thomas spoke at the Oregon Natural Step Network’s fall breakfast series on the topic of maintaining motivation and inspiration. His talk “Master of Two Worlds” uses the Hero’s Journey metaphor to describe how innovators and change agents can maintain their vision and avoid burnout amid the challenges of daily life and work.
Read a transcript summary of the talk: “Renewable Energy for Sustainability Practitioners"
Ecopsychology courses at Lewis & Clark
Fall courses in the Ecopsychology sequence are open to the public and professionals for continuing education through the Lewis & Clark Center for Community Engagement.
Contact Us
Dr. Thomas Doherty provides personal and couples therapy and consults to individuals, businesses and organizations. He focuses on helping environmentally minded people get on track, and be happy, productive and sustainable. Sustainable Self is pleased to welcome our new office manager, Andrea Janda.
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Highlights from previous newsletters
- Thomas Doherty was featured in an Oregonian May 27, 2009 article
- Thomas Doherty was awarded the 2009 Oregon Psychological Association's Public Education Award
- Thomas Doherty is editor of new Ecopsychology journal - Like to contribute?
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