What to expect?
This Climate/Eco Café aims to be a friendly supportive session of (up to 20) people where everyone can feel supported and encouraged to explore and (if they wish to share) their feelings of fear, anxiety, and other emotions such as anger, helplessness, sadness, grief, or depression. We use the word ‘Café’ to evoke the simple friendliness and warmth that happens when people come together, often sharing food and drink. In this friendly setting, the listening circle focuses on feelings rather than actions.
So, this is not an event for arguing about the validity of the science. It is simply an advice-free zone (with no pressure to act, join a group or change your mind on anything) where your fears, uncertainties and other difficult feelings can be safely expressed and acknowledged. What happens during a Café? The focus of discussion is on participants’ thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological crisis. There are no guest speakers and no talks, and it is an advice-free zone.
Whilst the climate and ecological crisis is usually the focus of the session, we realise that other related preoccupations — social justice or political frustrations — need a space to be explored. This can happen here too. Whatever you feel about the climate and ecological crisis; talking with others can help. This event is open to anyone. It is facilitated by Rebecca Nestor and Jack Broadley, both Members of The Climate Psychology Alliance.
Why join this session?
Whatever you feel about the climate and ecological crisis, talking and being with like minded people can help.
What are the key outcomes?
An opportunity to share feelings, gain support and feel validated.
Capacity
20 spaces available
Session hosted by
Jack Broadley
