 In this post I share ten of my current favourite resources for thriving, despite experiencing the overwhelm of planetary/climate grief - This isn't intended to be an exhaustive list, there are many other great resources available out there. The resources I have chosen are in no particular order - Overcoming Burnout - book by Nicole Rose "Organising with others for human, animal and earth liberation can be one of the most empowering experiences alive. Yet frontline resistance comes with risks to our physical and emotional health that can lead many people to burn out and abandon social movements altogether. This book is about overcoming burnout, linking the author’s journey of recovery with wider systemic forces such as classism, sexism and power dynamics in groups, poverty, chronic illness and ableism, as well as grief and trauma from prison and state repression. It is a call for models of mutual aid and collective care. Simultaneously deeply personal and acutely political, for anyone involved in grassroots organising, it is a must read." Available to buy in paper and ebook format from Nicole's website Solidarity Apothecary Mothers of Invention - podcast "Climate change is a man-made problem - with a feminist solution! Join former Irish President Mary Robinson and comedian Maeve Higgins in this uplifting new podcast, celebrating amazing women doing remarkable things in pursuit of climate justice.Each episode features the Mothers of Invention driving powerful solutions to climate change – from the grassroots to the court room, the front lines to the board room – all over the world. A-Z of Climate Anxiety - online article from The Guardian "With the climate emergency putting our mental health at risk, Emma Beddington presents an everyday guide to eco wellbeing." Read the article here Healing Justice - podcast " Our lives depend on our ability to make urgent, dramatic, liberatory change in our society. But many models of activist culture deplete us and replicate patterns of trauma, harm, oppression, and workaholism. We’ve lost too many of our visionary leaders to disillusionment, exhaustion, depression, and infighting... "People power” means that we are our own most precious resource. We cannot afford to burn ourselves and each other out. If we want to welcome enough people to our movements to really transform our world, we have to make the experience of participating sustainable, healing, and irresistible...We are a community supporting each other to integrate self and collective care with powerful action for social justice. We learn from many lineages, and connect and visibilize stories, methodologies, & people to strengthen the capacity for resilience in ourselves and our movements for change. Since 2017, our podcast has shared conversations and accompanying practices with over 800,000 downloads worldwide. " Go to the Healing Justice website here Positive News - print & digital magazine + free content "Fed up with bad news but want to stay informed? Positive News is the magazine for good journalism about the good things that are happening. Stories of social and environmental progress Quality, independent reporting with a focus on solutions Impactful photography and stunning visual design Boosts your wellbeing and helps you engage in the world A carbon neutral publication printed on quality paper Published four times a year: January, April, July and October" Craftivist Collective - website & other resources "If we want a world that is beautiful, kind and fair, shouldn't our activism be beautiful kind and fair? Founded by award-winning campaigner Sarah Corbett, the Craftivist Collective is more than an alternative use for craft. Our gentle protest approach to craftivism aims to change the world with deliberate, thoughtful actions that provoke reflection and respectful conversation instead of aggression and division. Craftivism is for everyone from skilled crafters to burnt out activists, and those people who want to challenge injustice in the world but don't know what to do, where to start or how to prioritise their energies and time. " Permaculture - print & digital magazine + lots of free content "Permaculture Magazine gets to the heart of permaculture internationally. Enjoy our practical features, videos & solutions every day to enable you to live lightly on the Earth. Features practical thought provoking articles on organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, climate change, peak oil, eco-villages, alternative technology, eco-architecture, personal and community development and much more. Packed with informative articles, readers solutions, DIY designs, news, reviews, book, tool and product reviews, letters, classifieds and details of a wide range of related courses." 52 Climate Actions - website "You have the power to bring about positive change. Every action makes a difference, so start today with the theme that inspires you most." 52 great everyday actions from a diverse range of subjects that folk can connect with to work towards climate justice - visit the website here Active Hope - book by Joanna Macey & Chris Johnson "Active Hope is about finding, and offering, our best response to the crisis of sustainability unfolding in our world. It offers tools that help us face the mess we’re in, as well as find and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society At the heart of this book is the idea that Active Hope is something we do rather than have. It involves being clear what we hope for and then playing our role in the process of bringing that about. The journey of finding, and offering, our unique contribution to the Great Turning helps us to discover new strengths, open to a wider network of allies and experience a deepening of our aliveness. When our responses are guided by the intention to act for the healing of our world, the mess we’re in not only becomes easier to face, our lives also become more meaningful and satisfying. The book guides the reader through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality and holistic science. This process equips us with tools to face the mess we’re in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, towards a life-sustaining society." Learn more here Climate and Mind - website Some great resources for individuals and organisations, including Mental Health professionals. Visit Climate and Mind here
6 Comments
12/1/2020 11:32:14 pm
Thank you for these wonderful resources. Today, I experienced 70 degree weather when it is typically below freezing this time of year. I cheerish to find kindred souls who feel so deeply a love for our beautiful home. Thank you for sharing!!
Katie Shepherd
13/1/2020 05:55:26 pm
Hey BreAnna - thanks for reading my post and taking the time to comment. We live in a scary world right now, but there are many of us working so hard to heal and regenerate our land and communities. Best wishes to you x
alan charlton
17/1/2020 03:30:21 am
Thank you Kt, your work is always very carefully and thoughtfully researched and generously shared here. Very much appreciated as I undertake a challenging year (2020) of community conversations around local responses to the (already existing inequalities crisis) the climate crisis and ecological crisis. Deep adaptation requires honesty and this opens up the grief too... these ten resources will add to the process of on-going and diverse support in this element of the work...
Jo Harold
17/1/2020 06:43:08 am
Good job Kt. A useful collection of resources including my favourite The 52 Climate Actions. Thankyou for putting this together. I have shared 😀 2/11/2022 01:04:01 pm
Thanks Katie, a brilliant resources. I'll be sharing this page! Leave a Reply. |
