Climate Resilience and
Wellbeing in Education
Dr Louise
Edgington
Staff support for eco emotions
It is well known that teachers and sustainability professionals are often placed under such pressure that many experience burn out.
Caring for the caregivers helps them do their job.
1 hr 30 min
groups of 4-10
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A safe space for small groups of colleagues to share their own feelings and concerns around climate and the workplace /education.​
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​​​​​This is an advice and judgement free zone, enabling people to share without concern for other how it is received. Sessions are structured and 'held' by the facilitator, who may reflect back your share, but otherwise, participants are requested not to comment on others' shares. These are spaces very similar to a climate cafe, but with a focus on classroom / workplace issues and ways forward. Online or in person.
1 hr 30 min
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A soothing and practical workshop to try out the psychological tools and practices that can help us cope with distressing climate emotions. Drawing on approaches including:
cognitive behavioural therapy
meditative/ contemplative practice
nervous system regulation (e.g. breathing exercises)
embodiment practices
perspectives from wisdom traditions
evidence based ways to wellbeing
Suitable for ages 6 -96 years. In person only.
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Consultation and supervision
1 hr
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For School Sustainability Leads, climate educators or headteachers who feel they would benefit from psychological guidance
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Examples of past consultation work is included below:
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Advising on the learning objectives and best practice pedagogy for climate and environmental education - consideration of age appropriateness of conversations and types of activity.
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Preparation of scripts, procedure & communication to parents in consideration of direct impacts such as a flooding.
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How to engage the community or respond to resistance
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Individual pupil discussions - particularly for those with past trauma or SEN/neurodiversity.
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Tutor,
Climate Staffroom participant
It's been great connecting with other people also concerned about our planet. I think that what you are doing is important.
Climate Staffroom facilitator
A range of emotions were expressed and issues covered. People said they felt less lonely, it was great to know other people are out there struggling sometimes by themselves with the same things but in a different place
School sustainabilty lead, Climate Staffroom participant
I found it a really helpful session - thank you so much. Thank you too for the resources...you are doing such great things, thank you.