An Introduction to Climate Pastoral Care

Slow and insufficient action on climate change is prompting many people in our communities to develop ever increasing fears for the future. This session will provide an introduction to climate anxiety and grief, and the emerging fields of climate psychology and pastoral care. It will discuss the growing prevalence of these forms of distress, the most vulnerable groups, how to provide support and where to learn more.

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Jessica Morthorpe

Jessica Morthorpe is the co-author of the Climate Pastoral Care online course, founder of the Five Leaf Eco-Awards, a Christian Environmentalist and ecotheologian. She recently completed her Master of Theology and holds a Diploma of Eco-Justice Ministries, along with degrees in both Science & Commerce.

Outcomes

Acquire an introductory understanding of the main forms of climate distress.

Understand how these differ from other psychological conditions, for example climate anxiety vs generalised anxiety.

Gain awareness of the resources and support networks available to refer sufferers to.

Members: $30
Foundational Partner Staff $50
Non-Members $70

Topic: An Introduction to Climate Pastoral Care
Start Date: 09 May 2025
End Date: 09 May 2025
Start Time: 13:00
End Time: 15:00
Venue: Zoom
Who Can Register? Anyone
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