Beyond Doom and Gloom: Teaching Climate Towards Empowerment

Session Submission Type: Hands-on Presentation

Summary

Climate change exerts a profound impact on mental health. Youth are particularly vulnerable, confronted with a lifetime of climate repercussions. Participants in this session will learn how to cultivate a sense of community, incorporate trauma-informed practices, connect students with nature, nurture constructive hope, and develop self-regulation and positive coping mechanisms.

Sub Unit

• Educating for a Changing Climate

Presenters

• Patrick Chandler, CLEAN/NOAA

• Gina Fiorile, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)

Non-Attending Contributor

• Alicia Christensen, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, CU Boulder