There are many perspectives on our global climate and what is happening with respect to ecosystems, biodiversity and human impact around us. There is also a lot of science, a lot of information and a lot of charities and activism groups working hard to raise awareness, support and action for ourselves, for people, wildlife and the planet to live together in more harmony.
A recent audio book I have listened to this summer is called “All we can Save’. Narrated perspectives through stories and poetry about the climate crisis and its global economics, politics and possible ways forward. There was a strong thread around indigenous healing and knowledge that will help us all for our futures.
Through heartnature: stewardship & healing, I am able to help facilitate discussions and workshops to help individuals, groups or communities process their emotions and feelings around this topic of climate change. Phrases such as ‘eco grief’, and ‘nature deficit disorder’ have come from research and studies, and from many sample groups explaining their grief, loss and anxiety over the current climate crisis situation. Through some tailored exercises, that can use indoor and/or outdoor spaces, come and give yourself the space and time you need to process these heavy emotions and feelings that you are carrying around grief and sorrow for our planet and world.
I have a six year old daughter who asks me from time to time, ‘Mama, will the world die if the bees are gone and the trees are all cut down?‘ She currently tells me and others she wants to be a planet doctor and save the trees as we need them so much. She has requested help to take action, which as a parent I have found a few avenues to facilitate her action needs.
As a parent or educator these questions and notions are healthy to explore in a safe nurturing environment such as a heartnature: stewardship & healing session.
Let us take care of our youngest demographic and give them the voice and tools to explore their feelings on this topic.
