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The Conservation Psychology Institute Summer 2012

September 10th, 2011

The Conservation Psychology Institute

What: Conservation Psychology Institute (CPI) Program
When: Summer 2012, Specific Dates TBA
Where: Antioch University New England, Keene, NH

AUNE Campus

AUNE Campus

This week long summer intensive program brings together scholars, students, professionals and a gifted psychology and organizational development faculty to explore how the tools of psychology can be used in a wide range of effective conservation and sustainability practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of the complex social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and experiential dynamics inherent to conservation issues and effective strategies for sustainability leadership.

Topics to be covered include the determinants of diverse environmental worldviews and behaviors; ways to understand and work with emotional responses to environmental issues; and design of effective educational, behavior change and organizational leadership initiatives. Students will be guided to applying psychological perspectives to work in contexts such as conservation biology; environmental education programs; zoos, aquariums and museums; climate change mitigation or adaptation programs; resource management and land use planning; municipal sustainability programs; green business and organizations; and in private and public sphere environmental advocacy.

The course includes small group learning, individual mentoring, real-world case studies and field experiences.

Who would benefit from this program?

  • Educators, researchers and students in various disciplines interested in conservation psychology.
  • Conservation or sustainability professionals in the Northeastern U.S. and beyond, including those in federal, state or local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
  • Environmental and sustainability advocates.
  • Individuals from other green organizations and businesses interested in learning about conservation psychology principles.

For more information contact:
Conservation Psychology Institute, Antioch University New England
603.283.2122
or email conspsy.aune@antioch.edu.

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SAVE THE DATE :: Summer 2011 Conservation Psychology Institute (CPI) program at AUNE

April 22nd, 2011

NEW FOR SUMMER OF 2011

What: Conservation Psychology Institute (CPI) Program
When: July 25-29, 2011
Where: Antioch University New England, Keene, NH

AUNE Campus

AUNE Campus

This week long summer intensive program brings together scholars, students, professionals and a gifted psychology and organizational development faculty to explore how the tools of psychology can be used in a wide range of effective conservation and sustainability practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of the complex social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and experiential dynamics inherent to conservation issues and effective strategies for sustainability leadership.

Topics to be covered include the determinants of diverse environmental worldviews and behaviors; ways to understand and work with emotional responses to environmental issues; and design of effective educational, behavior change and organizational leadership initiatives. Students will be guided to applying psychological perspectives to work in contexts such as conservation biology; environmental education programs; zoos, aquariums and museums; climate change mitigation or adaptation programs; resource management and land use planning; municipal sustainability programs; green business and organizations; and in private and public sphere environmental advocacy.

The course includes small group learning, individual mentoring, real-world case studies and field experiences.

Who would benefit from this program?

  • Educators, researchers and students in various disciplines interested in conservation psychology.
  • Conservation or sustainability professionals in the Northeastern U.S. and beyond, including those in federal, state or local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
  • Environmental and sustainability advocates.
  • Individuals from other green organizations and businesses interested in learning about conservation psychology principles.

CPI Faculty

Carol Saunders – Antioch University New England
Wesley Schultz – California State University, San Marcos
Thomas Doherty – Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling
Abigail Abrash Walton – Antioch University New England

About the Institute

For more information contact: Conservation Psychology Summer Institute, Antioch University New England, 603.283.2122 or email jcalhoun@antioch.edu.

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Summer News

July 28th, 2009

New Men’s Group Begins September 23, 2009

A Life Well-Lived: An Adult Development Group for Men: This 8-week group will explore classic theories and research on adult development, recent developments in the psychology of happiness, and Dr. Thomas Doherty’s application of environmental sustainability to personal health and identity. Open to men ages 27 and above.

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Green Business Talk September 9, 2009

nsnlogoThomas will be speaking at the Oregon Natural Step Network’s fall breakfast series on the topic of maintaining motivation and inspiration.  His talk “Master of Two Worlds” uses the Hero’s Journey metaphor to describe how innovators and change agents can maintain their vision and avoid burnout amid the challenges of daily life and work.

Read a transcript summary of the talk:
“Renewable Energy for Sustainability Practitioners”

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Ecopsychology courses at Lewis & Clark

l&cSummer and fall courses in the Ecopsychology sequence are open to the public and professionals for continuing education through the Lewis & Clark Center for Community Engagement.

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Thomas Doherty featured in Oregonian article on nature

Thomas Doherty says studies show the more people can come into contact with nature, the better their health, and he walks his talk by hiking in Forest Park with his daughter Eva every weekend.

Hiking in Forest Park with Eva

Thomas was featured in the Portland Oregonian’s May 27, 2009 article The best natural healer turns out to be nature discussing the field of ecopsychology and links between mental health and connection with nature and green spaces.

“Studies repeatedly have shown that contact with nature can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, relieve stress, sharpen mental states and, among children with attention and conduct disorders, improve behavior and learning. Regardless of cultural background, people consistently prefer natural settings over man-made environments.”

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Personal Sustainability Reading List

November 24th, 2008
readings in personal sustainability

readings in personal sustainability

Personal Sustainability is making sustainability real in your life — how you take care of your body and mind, your emotions, your relationships, your career, and your lifestyle — with a goal of optimal health for yourself and the planet.

At Sustainable Self, we make a sustainability a cornerstone of our work with every client. Think about how you or someone you care about would benefit from effective, sustainability-focused coaching or counseling. Scroll down for a Fall 2008 Reading List of new or recent titles that I recommend. Although they come from different directions, all speak to the idea of personal sustainability. Download a .pdf of the reading list here pdf .

Enjoy! — Thomas Joseph Doherty, Psy.D.

Recent News at Sustainable Self: Thomas presented talks on “self care and savvy for sustainability change agents” to two local groups recently: the Portland Master Recyclers and the Eugene Climate Masters Program. Thomas joined speakers from Europe and Asia to to discuss the therapeutic value of forests at the 1st International Symposium on Forest Therapy in Seoul, Korea in October. Thomas also presented a lunchtime workshop on “Discussing Sustainability in the Workplace” for employees of Cascade Energy.

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New readings in personal sustainability — Fall 2008

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Wake up and smell the planet: The non-pompous, non-preachy Grist guide to greening your day
Edited by Brangien Davis with Katherine Wroth / Skipstone

* I have long followed the folks @ Grist.org–in particular their “Ask Umbra” on-line advice column. This is the accessible, humorous, go-to guide for adding sustainability to your day.

The Power of Sustainable Thinking: How to Create a Positive Future for the Climate, the Planet, Your Organization and Your Life
Bob Doppelt / Earth Scan Publishing

* Bob describes many of the psychology principles I use in my work with individuals and organizations-in particular stages of behavior change and ways to motivate others to think and act sustainably.

Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body
Jennifer Ackerman / Houghton Mifflin Company

* A delightful exploration of the human body through a typical day explaining the mechanisms of waking, hunger, desire, productivity, sleep, and dreams. We are reminded of a key insight of personal sustainability: Your body is an ecosystem

The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience
Rob Hopkins / Green Books (UK)

* This inspiring book describes a framework for manifesting sustainability and resiliency at the community level and describes the “Transition Town” movement taking place in Great Britain and Ireland.

Find Your Power: Boost Your Inner Strengths, Break Through Blocks and Achieve Inspired Action
Chris Johnstone / Nicholas Brealey Publishing

* This is a self-help book that I would write. It is inspiring, draws on good psychology research, and is never patronizing. I have found it helpful and so will you.

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