A brief note about a recent summit I attended at James Madison University in Virginia. The event was called “Cultivating the Globally Sustainable Self.” Given the title, you can see why I was really excited to be there. This was billed as a “research-to-practice” summit in which educators and representatives from nongovernmental organizations around the… Continue reading Cultivating the Globally Sustainable Self Summit at James Madison University
Category: Workshop
Looking back on 2014: Nature-Health-Access Workshop at Lewis & Clark
One of the local events I am most proud of from 2014 is the Nature-Health-Access workshop that I created at Lewis and Clark this past summer. A great group came together to discuss issues in access to healthy green spaces among different cultural groups in the Portland area. — Thomas Doherty Earlier this year… Continue reading Looking back on 2014: Nature-Health-Access Workshop at Lewis & Clark
Thomas Doherty weekend Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School
After psychologist Thomas Doherty consulted about the Portland Airport’s new food waste diversion program in 2012, the “Sort It and Win” program became more popular with employees and results improved 59%.* Why did this happen? Thomas applied some basic psychology principles to the program. If you are interested in learning more about the links between psychology, conservation, and sustainability, consider attending the Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School, October… Continue reading Thomas Doherty weekend Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School
June Workshop: Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature
Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature Date: SAT June 28 Time: 9:00am PDT Location: Lewis & Clark, TBD Are there issues regarding access to healthy natural spaces in our community? How can we determine needs and solutions? This workshop will review some of the latest findings regarding the health benefits of green spaces and near-by… Continue reading June Workshop: Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature
“Parenting with Nature in Mind”, Thomas Doherty talk featured in The Oregonian
Thomas Doherty, director of the Ecopsychology Certificate program at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, will give a presentation on “Parenting with Nature in Mind” from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the South Chapel at Lewis & Clark College, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road. (Cost is $10 for an individual or a… Continue reading “Parenting with Nature in Mind”, Thomas Doherty talk featured in The Oregonian
Parenting With Nature in Mind with Thomas Doherty
Parenting With Nature in Mind Date: WED April 9 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Lewis & Clark Graduate Campus, South Chapel [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”][Campus Overview ] | [Campus Map] | [Google Directions] Join Thomas Doherty, director of the Ecopsychology… Continue reading Parenting With Nature in Mind with Thomas Doherty
Thomas Doherty Animal Rights Talk — “Values about Animals”
Thomas Doherty discusses “Values about Animals” at the Lewis & Clark Human-Animal Studies Conference on January 25, 2014. How people think about and value other animals, and diversity of attitudes based on different value sets. Thomas Doherty, a professor of Psychology at the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, will focus on basic values that… Continue reading Thomas Doherty Animal Rights Talk — “Values about Animals”
November 20th IFMA Luncheon: The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior
“The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior: Implications for Facilities Managers” November Luncheon, Presentation and Tour Presented by Thomas Joseph Doherty for the IFMA – International Facility Management Association – Oregon & SW Washington Chapter DATE: WED NOV 20, 2013 TIME: 11:30am-1pm LOCATION: Port of Portland HQ 7200 NE Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218 Session Description: This talk will… Continue reading November 20th IFMA Luncheon: The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior
WORKSHOP: Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice
Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice This interdisciplinary talk, suitable for counselors and educators, looks at some classic theories of human development in the modern context of people’s relationship to nature and other species. For example, we will integrate Piaget’s theory of cognitive development with educator David… Continue reading WORKSHOP: Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice
Mindfulness and Sustainability: Zen practices for a resilient self and planet With Thomas Doherty and Gregory Hill
We will explore the intersections of personal and environmental sustainability in the light of Zen Buddhist teaching and practice. Participants will work to recognize, validate, and celebrate their perceptions and emotions regarding the natural environment, nurture themselves, and engage in grounded action that manifests their unique sustainability visions. The day will also have an introduction… Continue reading Mindfulness and Sustainability: Zen practices for a resilient self and planet With Thomas Doherty and Gregory Hill