Énoncé de mission

Fournir un forum de discussion et d’action se rapportant à des enjeux environnementaux dans le domaine du counseling et de la psychothérapie et soutenir des initiatives progressistes de lutte contre la crise climatique.

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Trevor Lehmann

Président

Véronique Livermore

Trésorière

Lily Jiménez-Dabdoub

Liaison de communication

Holly Storey

Secrétaire

Graham Nichols

Directeur général

Julia Clarke

Directrice général

Christina Johnson

Directrice général

Danielle McCann

Directrice général

Sarah Oswald

Liaison aux étudiants

Perfectionnement professionnel

Ces événements sont uniquement offerts en anglais

Climate Informed Counselling – Climate Trauma (presentation, 21:13 mins)

A presentation for student counsellors by Christina Johnson, MA, based on her work supporting clients who have experienced trauma in the context of climate emergencies.

Climate Informed Counselling Across the Lifespan – Part 1: Children and Youth (presentation, 16:33 mins)

Climate Informed Counselling Across the Lifespan – Part 2: Emerging Adults and Adults (presentation, 7:41 mins)

Climate Informed Counselling Across the Lifespan – Part 3: The Child Debate and Reproductive Justice (presentation,11:24 mins )

Climate Informed Counselling Across the Lifespan – Part 4: Older Adults and Visualizing the Future (presentation, 13:09 mins)

A presentation by Julia Clarke and Trevor Lehmann that draws from their 2024 CCPA conference workshop focused on helping counsellors at all stages of their careers understand and support clients in the context of climate change. The presentation is divided into 4 segments based on presenting concerns for clients across the lifespan.

Climate-Informed Chapter: Climate Mental Health Roundtable (presentation, 1:29:35)

A recording of our November 12th 2024 roundtable discussion on climate change and mental health from the perspective of mental health leaders in the Caribbean and Central America. Moderated by Christina Johnson, MA, featuring Kerriann Peart (PhD in International Psychology), Annie Jordan (PhD in Depth Psychology), and Jean-Luc Constantine (UNICEF Mental Health Focal Point).

April 17th, 2024 – Wielding the Sword and the Shield: Career Development & Climate Justice

Learn how the climate crisis is affecting our clients’ mental health, careers, and counselling theories that lend themselves to advocacy. Liberation psychology, Feminist, and Psychology of Working theories and practices are explored to create change within the individual and society.

April 24th 2024 -Making Good Trouble

A panel discussion on effective advocacy leading to system-wide change in how mental health services are delivered in Nova Scotia. Attendees heard from panelists on questions about advocacy in the counselling profession and “making good trouble.” Folks who are unfamiliar with the expression “making good trouble” are invited to see https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2021/artists-reflect-what-it-means-make-good-trouble.

April 2nd, 2025 – Caribbean Conversations: Climate Change and Mental Health (1hour 7 mins)

This session, with speakers Emily Anna Bachan, Dr. William Hamilton, and moderator Christina Johnson, highlights the lived experiences of Caribbean communities navigating the dual crises of climate change and mental health. Discussions center on community resilience and the urgent need to address mental health disparities in climate-vulnerable regions.

February 25, 2026 – Navigating the Psychology of Climate Denial and Radicalization (1hr)

March 9th, 2026 – Creative Approaches to Climate-Attuned Counselling: Mandalas, Climate Emotions & Ecological Connection (45min)