Thomas appeared on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s daily Think Out Loud program. Listeners shared personal stories about their emotional challenges coping with Oregon’s changing climate and finding a sense of hope about climate change. Thomas stressed the importance of creating welcoming spaces for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings about environmental issues and learning to work together with others who have different approaches to the climate crisis. Thanks to Julie Sabitier, Rob Manning and Dave Miller at OPB for the invitation
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Webinar: Practical Strategies for Coping with the Emotional Toll of Conservation Work
I wanted to share this webinar that I presented recently at Antioch University New England on coping with climate change and other environmental issues. This was presented to conservation professionals from zoos, aquariums, universities, government organizations, and nonprofits. But, it’s also applicable to everyone and shares some insights and techniques that I use when working… Continue reading Webinar: Practical Strategies for Coping with the Emotional Toll of Conservation Work
Can Artificial Intelligence have Ecological Intelligence?
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) held a unique gathering at Stanford University in March 2017: “AI for Social Good.” Organizers were seeking to explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence for issues like urban planning, health care, social justice, sustainability, and national security. They sought to “bring together AI researchers and researchers/practitioners/experts/policy makers… Continue reading Can Artificial Intelligence have Ecological Intelligence?
Welcome to the Anthropocene?
[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”] Hi Folks, I’m not sure if any of you were able to attend the Lewis & Clark Enviro Studies Symposium last week. There were many discussions about the Anthropocene concept. A… Continue reading Welcome to the Anthropocene?
American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change
American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change New peer-reviewed articles update APA’s 2009 task force report. American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association (APA), has published a special issue on “Psychology and Global Climate Change.” The May-June 2011 issue contains seven peer-reviewed articles that are based upon and update the contents… Continue reading American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change
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
SAVE THE DATE :: Earth Day 2011 at Esalen
Master of Two Worlds: Manifesting Personal Sustainability in Your Life and Work Weekend of April 22-24, 2011 [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”] In this Earth Day workshop, Thomas Joseph Doherty, a specialist in ecopsychology, will weave… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE :: Earth Day 2011 at Esalen
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