Leslie Davenport on Emotional Climate Resilience + Guided Meditation | Solvable New Works
Channel: Solvable
Date: 2021-05-21

Solvable New Works is a series of perspective-shifting conversations free and open to all. On May 20th, we were joined by integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport to discuss how our emotions can advance creative and effective solutions to climate change by building our resilience. Although the environmental and physical effects of climate change have long been recognized, little attention has been given to the profound impact on mental health. In her book Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change, Leslie shares comprehensive theory, strategies, and resources for addressing key clinical themes specific to the psychological impact of climate change. Leslie will also discuss adapting her work to help young adults manage their climate anxiety and work towards positive change.


Leslie offers a guided meditation starting at 37:48

SOLVABLE NEW WORKS SERIES
As the complexity and urgency of sustainability increases, we need more spaces to inspire bolder possibilities and collective action. Solvable New Works is a series of perspective-shifting conversations free and open to all. Esteemed writers volunteer to spend time with us, sharing their evidence-based research for sustainable business. Together we host immersive conversations that dive into themes from their articles and books. We request that registrants arrive ready to engage with the content and with other sustainability professionals around the globe.

LESLIE DAVENPORT
Leslie Davenport is a climate psychology educator and consultant exploring the intersectionality of climate, economics, and policy. Leslie is the author of four books including the forthcoming All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal With Climate Change—an illustrated adaptation of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change for young readers. She is on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies, Master’s program in Professional Psychology and Health, and contributor to the American Psychological Association and Project InsideOut.