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Get To Grips With Grief - A Conversation With Caroline Hickman
Get To Grips With Grief - A Conversation With Caroline Hickman
Get To Grips With Grief - A Conversation With Caroline Hickman
Wednesday 10th June 2020
Caroline Hickman discusses eco-anxiety, grief, and mental health's connection to the planet on 'Force of Nature'. Find hope and understanding in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Facing Climate Grief: Caroline Hickman’s Take on Eco-Anxiety
Find the beauty and the benefit of suffering, because to suffer means to be touched by something.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You’re not alone. In this engaging episode of 'Force of Nature', Clover Hogan chats with Caroline Hickman, an eco-psychotherapist dedicated to exploring the link between our mental health and the health of our planet. They dive into the emotional rollercoaster many of us face when thinking about the climate crisis, from despair and dystopia to eco-anxiety and grief. Caroline offers a unique perspective on how we can confront these heavy feelings without losing our sanity.
Ever wondered if we’ve truly overcome climate denial? Caroline breaks down our coping mechanisms, like fight, flight, freeze, and even fibbing. She also challenges the idea that technology alone can save us, pointing out that our need for control and heroic culture are part of the problem. Instead, she suggests investing in a future that values true connections—to ourselves, each other, and nature.
The conversation takes a hopeful turn as they discuss rekindling moral absolutism and the power of storytelling and imagination to find light in dark times. Caroline emphasizes the importance of owning up to our responsibilities and not numbing ourselves to the realities we face. By reconnecting with nature and embracing compassion for ourselves and others, we can find beauty and even benefits in our struggles.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with eco-anxiety or feeling lost in the face of climate change. Caroline’s insights offer hope and a deeper understanding of how we can navigate these turbulent times.