Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute

Episode 15: Compassionate Responses to Climate Challenges with Dr. Renee Lertzman


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This conversation with Renee Lertzman focuses on how compassion-based approaches can address the emotional and psychological dimensions of climate change. Renee shares insights from her extensive experience in trauma-informed education and climate psychology, offering practical strategies for managing climate-related grief, denial, and anxiety. Key takeaways include the "Three A's" framework (anxiety, ambivalence, and aspiration) as a tool for understanding human responses to existential threats and fostering deeper engagement. Participants will learn how to create supportive spaces for confronting difficult truths, building resilience, and fostering a collective capacity to navigate the complexities of our changing planet.

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Capacity Building with the Acosta InstituteBy Dr. Angel Acosta