Articles, Media, Training (Presentations, Webinars, Workshops)
Ongoing Work
Peer Support Group in Climate Counselling and Psychotherapy. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I started this monthly Peer Support Group in January 2022; we continue into 2023. This is designed for Counsellors and Therapists – new participants welcome at any time. The CCPA has pre-approved 1 CEC/monthly session for CCPA members. For information please contact me directly.
Climate Cafe. In-person Gathering, third Thursday of the Month, Christ Church, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Climate Cafe approach was developed by the Climate Psychology Alliance – UK (CPA-UK). It is a safe, brave space for us to talk about our feelings about the Climate Crisis and climate emergencies. All welcome.
Completed Work
Climate Psychotherapy: Questions, Answers, and Possibilities. Cognica, CCPA’s official bilingual newsletter, Fall 2022. https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-24-Climate-Psychotherapy-NancyEN-COGNICA-Fall-2022-EN.pdf
Climate Psychology – Practice. Interactive Presentation, Collaborative Practice Group, Mental Health Practitioners working with Narrative Therapy, Ottawa, November 21, 2022
Climate Psychotherapy – Practice. Interactive Presentation, Social Policy Classes, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University, November 17 & 22, 2022.
Eco-Anxiety. Webinar, Environmental Group, Prairie and Northern Region, Transport Canada, Government of Canada, September 14, 2022.
Ecological Grief. CBC Information Morning Interviews in 8 CBC stations across Canada: St. John’s, Sudbury, Goose Bay, Kitchener, Victoria, Whitehorse, Kamloops, Charlottetown. July 24, 2022.
Climate Blues. Interview, Canadian Living, May 2022, Text Naomi Hansen, p. 42-45. https://www.canadianliving.com/home-and-garden/eco-friendly-living/article/eco-anxiety-what-it-is-and-how-to-handle-it
Ecological Anxiety / Trauma / Distress. Webinar, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Webinar, February 23, 2022.
Climate Psychotherapy – Why We Need It. Webinar, Roots in Nature (Ottawa), February 17, 2020,
Don’t Look Up, Movie Discussion. Co-facilitated two discussion groups for the Climate Psychology Alliance, North America (CPA-NA), December 30, 2021 and January 3, 2022.
Ecological Anxiety – There is Hope. Workshop, Canadian Wildlife Federation, WILD Youth Program, December 13, 2021.
Ecological Anxiety Following Extreme Weather in BC. CBC Information Morning Interviews in 10 CBC stations across Canada: Kitchener, Montreal, Halifax, Sydney, Regina, Whitehorse, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver, November 21, 2021.
Ecological Grief In Individual Counselling and Group Work. Webinar, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy (CCPA), November 9, 2021.
How to Deal with Eco-Anxiety. CBC Interview, The Dose with Dr. Brian Goldman, October 29th, 2021.https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/410-the-dose/episode/15876344-whats-the-best-way-to-deal-with-eco-anxiety
Ecological Anxiety and Grief, CBC Information Morning Interview, Halifax, August 12, 2021
Ecological Grief Support Group. Monthly Support Group, Diocesan Environment Network (DEN), Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI, January – May 2021.
Physically Disconnected, Spiritually Connected through Creation: Begin with a Place you Love. Workshop, Diocesan Environment Network (DEN), Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI, April 2020.