Psychological Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Climate Change and Mental Health Overview of the course, climate change, and its impact on mental health
Module #2 Understanding Eco-Anxiety and Eco-Grief Defining and exploring eco-anxiety and eco-grief, their effects, and why they matter
Module #3 The Psychological Impacts of Climate Change Examining the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of climate change on individuals and communities
Module #4 Climate Change and Trauma The relationship between climate change, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Module #5 Building Resilience:What It Means and Why It Matters Defining resilience, its importance in the face of climate change, and key characteristics of resilient individuals
Module #6 Coping Mechanisms and Strategies Exploring healthy coping mechanisms and strategies for managing climate-related stress and anxiety
Module #7 The Role of Mindfulness in Building Resilience Introduction to mindfulness practices and their application in building resilience to climate change
Module #8 Self-Care for Climate Activists Practical self-care strategies for individuals actively engaged in climate activism
Module #9 Community Building and Social Support The importance of community and social support in building resilience to climate change
Module #10 Fostering Hope and Optimism Strategies for cultivating hope and optimism in the face of climate change
Module #11 The Power of Storytelling and Narrative Using storytelling and narrative to process emotions and build resilience to climate change
Module #12 Climate Change and Identity Exploring the intersection of climate change and identity, including cultural, national, and personal identity
Module #13 Intergenerational Trauma and Climate Change Examining the intergenerational effects of climate change on mental health and well-being
Module #14 Climate Change and Intergenerational Justice The ethical and moral implications of climate change on future generations
Module #15 The Importance of Climate Literacy Building knowledge and understanding of climate change and its impacts
Module #16 Taking Action:Personal and Collective Engagement Strategies for personal and collective action in response to climate change
Module #17 Advocacy and Activism for Climate Change Effective advocacy and activism strategies for driving climate change policy and action
Module #18 Climate Change and Mental Health in the Workplace Addressing climate change and mental health in the workplace, including employee well-being and organizational response
Module #19 Climate Change and Education:Teaching Resilience Integrating climate change and resilience education into schools and educational settings
Module #20 The Role of Technology in Building Resilience Leveraging technology to build resilience, including online communities and digital tools
Module #21 Climate Change and Policy:A Mental Health Perspective Examining the policy implications of climate change on mental health and well-being
Module #22 International Perspectives on Climate Change and Resilience Exploring global experiences and strategies for building resilience to climate change
Module #23 Climate Change and Social Justice The intersection of climate change, social justice, and human rights
Module #24 Building Resilience in Vulnerable Populations Addressing the unique needs and challenges of vulnerable populations in building resilience to climate change
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Psychological Resilience in the Face of Climate Change career
