Report urges psychologists to play larger role in limiting climate change effects TORONTO – While most Americans think climate change is an important issue, they don’t see it as an immediate threat, so getting people to “go green” requires policymakers, scientists and marketers to look at psychological barriers to change and what leads people to… Continue reading Psychological Factors Help Explain Slow Reaction to Global Warming, Says APA Task Force
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Therapy with a Dose of Nature
Lewis & Clark Graduate School Adjunct Faculty Member Thomas Doherty and his students discuss the effects ecopsychology can have on the human psyche and the healing powers of nature. Therapy with a dose of nature
Ecopsychology Journal Editorial • Leading Ecopsychology
[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”] The Personal and Planetary Ecopsychology holds the promise that the promotion of human potential and healthy ecosystems can coexist and pairs self-discovery with ecological responsibility. In fact, a synergy is seen… Continue reading Ecopsychology Journal Editorial • Leading Ecopsychology
The best natural healer turns out to be nature
Thomas was featured in the Portland Oregonian’s May 27, 2009 article The best natural healer turns out to be nature discussing the field of ecopsychology and links between mental health and connection with nature and green spaces. See article below as published originally HERE. Read the article below in its entirety or download a .pdf… Continue reading The best natural healer turns out to be nature
Mental Health Monday Focuses on Ecopsychology
April 24, 2009 For Immediate Release For additional information: Barbara Kerr, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Telephone: 360-992-2921 E-mail: bkerr@clark.edu MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY FOCUSES ON “ECOPSYCHOLOGY” Looking for next steps after Earth Day? This free session at Clark College can guide you. VANCOUVER, Wash. — You took part in Earth Day, but what do… Continue reading Mental Health Monday Focuses on Ecopsychology
Premier Issue of Ecopsychology Launched
New Rochelle, NY, April 21, 2009—Exploring the psychology of human-nature relationships and understanding the multidimensional links between humankind and its natural environment is at the core of the evolving discipline called ecopsychology and is the focus of a new, peer-reviewed online journal, Ecopsychology, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (www.liebertpub.com). The inaugural issue is… Continue reading Premier Issue of Ecopsychology Launched
Ecopsychology Journal Editorial • A Peer Reviewed Journal for Ecopsychology
[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”] On behalf of our editorial board and reviewers, welcome to the inaugural issue of Ecopsychology. This first editorial provides an opportunity to introduce myself and share some experiences getting this project… Continue reading Ecopsychology Journal Editorial • A Peer Reviewed Journal for Ecopsychology
Green Is The New Frazzled
From Common Ground Magazine: Green Is The New Frazzled How to save the world without losing your mind by E.B. Boyd Thomas contributed to this discussion of individuals’ coping with emotions regarding climate change and sustainability. READ the article HERE in pdf format Originally published online at Common Ground Magazine.
Curbing climate change – Every little bit helps
[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”] Curbing climate change Every little bit helps Psychologists are going green with these planet-pleasing practices By Amy Novotney Monitor staff “You don’t necessarily want to get caught up in the details… Continue reading Curbing climate change – Every little bit helps
Well, Doctor, I Have This Recycling Problem
Thomas Doherty and other Portland psychologists were interviewed about Ecopsychology and people’s concerns about environmental issues. See article below as published originally HERE. [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”] By GABRIELLE GLASER Published: February 16, 2008 PORTLAND,… Continue reading Well, Doctor, I Have This Recycling Problem