I have had great connections with fellow researchers, therapists, counselors, coaches and activists this fall. Yes, we have all been coping with the stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic. But, we have maintained our focus on other important issues like climate change, social justice, and the rights of nature. I wanted to share this podcast I… Continue reading Coach’s Circle #77: Thomas Doherty
Category: interviews
Sift News “Climate Change and Mental Health” Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/allturtlespodcast/sift-climate-change-and-mental-health The Sift News Therapy App created this helpful “Climate Change and Mental Health” podcast. It features interviews with myself, psychiatrist Dr. Lise Van Susteren, and Dr. Kyle Whyte of Michigan State University. If you are interested in climate change and coping, I recommend this podcast. [Side note: The interviews took place this summer after… Continue reading Sift News “Climate Change and Mental Health” Podcast
Thomas Doherty on The Openist | Podcast of Democracy Café / Socrates Café
From the Openist Podcast: How can you sculpt a life that’s as healthy as it is sustainable? How do you meet the challenge of finding a meaningful balance in your relationship with nature and technology? Dr. Thomas Doherty, a licensed psychologist in Oregon, has some profound insights on these questions that are as timely as… Continue reading Thomas Doherty on The Openist | Podcast of Democracy Café / Socrates Café
Feeling helpless about the future of the planet? Now there’s a 9-step program for that | Fusion
Imagine Alcoholics Anonymous mixed with an environmental humanities course and you’ll begin to get a sense of the ”good grief” group started by Schmidt. Its goal is to help people cope with what’s been called “climate grief”— anxiety, sadness, depression, and other emotions provoked by awareness of the planet’s march toward a hotter, less biologically… Continue reading Feeling helpless about the future of the planet? Now there’s a 9-step program for that | Fusion
Thomas Doherty Q/A featured in Portland Monthly Magazine Health
Thomas Doherty was featured in the July Health Section of Portland Monthly Magazine and mentioned in Zach Dundas’ editor’s note, Living the Good Life, PDX-Style. Thomas discusses how connecting with nature make us healthier and that time outdoors correlates with mental health. Thomas talks about ecopsyhcology and personal sustainability which includes getting enough rest and exercise. Thomas… Continue reading Thomas Doherty Q/A featured in Portland Monthly Magazine Health
Thomas Doherty on Radio New Zealand “Ideas”
from Sunday Morning on Sunday 17 March 2013 The idea that the environment has an impact on our physical health is indisputable – but what impact is environmental degradation having on our mental health? Can psychology offer insights into how to improve our environment? Ideas talks to Thomas Doherty, editor of the Ecopsychology journal; University of… Continue reading Thomas Doherty on Radio New Zealand “Ideas”
Ecopsychology: Discovering the connection between sustainability and mental health with Thomas Doherty
Thomas was interviewed by Whole Terrain | a journal of Reflective Environmental Practice. Ecopsychology: Discovering the connection between sustainability and mental health with Thomas Doherty [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] What’s the connection between mental… Continue reading Ecopsychology: Discovering the connection between sustainability and mental health with Thomas Doherty
Austrian & Swiss Press • SonntagsZeitung, Süddeutsche, & Profil
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] ” We want to explore how people experience nature, so that they cultivate an intact emotional connection to nature and act responsibly in it” Thomas Doherty was featured in the Austrian & Swiss Press in:… Continue reading Austrian & Swiss Press • SonntagsZeitung, Süddeutsche, & Profil
Play Again • Portland screening
Thomas Doherty is featured in a film called PLAY AGAIN, a documentary that investigates the consequences of a childhood removed from nature, from Portland documentary film makers Ground Productions. PLAY AGAIN enjoyed a SOLD OUT premiere screening at the Bagdad Theater on Monday, May 15th, 2010. PLAY AGAIN will have its world premiere at FICMA,… Continue reading Play Again • Portland screening
This Side of Paradise: Discovering Why the Human Mind Needs Nature
Thomas Doherty was featured in the Association for Psychological Science APS Observer on the topic of ecopsychology’s research directions and the restorative effects of natural environments. See article below as published originally HERE. This Side of Paradise Discovering Why the Human Mind Needs Nature By Eric Jaffe Today, Central Park seems as essential to Manhattan as… Continue reading This Side of Paradise: Discovering Why the Human Mind Needs Nature