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
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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
Association for Experiential Education Conference Keynote Address
The 23rd Annual NW Regional Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Conference is being held at the 4-H Conference Center in Salem, Oregon on March 25-27. The conference theme is Challenge! Risk is Learning. In addition to a great variety of individual workshops focusing on aspects of experiential education each day; there will also be related… Continue reading Association for Experiential Education Conference Keynote Address
Earth Day 2009
Take Dr. Thomas Doherty’s Sustainable Health Questionnaire [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 now, you’ve heard all about Earth Day. So, what does sustainability mean for you–personally? For some ideas, try the Sustainable Health Questionnaire that… Continue reading Earth Day 2009
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