ecopsychology (52)
Eco-pathic
I've started using the term "ecopsychopathy" to describe the default unconscious relationship between contemporary (consumer) culture and earth. Recently came across a good blogpost from Michael (MG) Harris, a writer, speaker and consultant in Connec
Read more…Upcoming Ecopsychology Events
Hi everyone,
In case you're in the L.A. area this coming weekend, August 9 & 10, you should know about two events hosted by the Jung Institute there.
Jungian analyst Dennis Merritt PhD specializes in what he terms "Jungian Ecopsychology" and will b
Read more…Good Read: "Writing a New Story this Earth Day" by Jeffrey Kiehl
Good Earth Day read from the blog of Alliance member, Jungian analyst, and climate scientist Jeff Kiehl: "Writing a New Story this Earth Day": http://jeffreykiehl.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/writing-a-new-story-this-earth-day/
Read more…"Culture Collapse Disorder" -- New Facebook page
Hi everyone. I wanted to let you know I've created a new Facebook page called "Culture Collapse Disorder" to focus on the way our collective ecopsychopathy is showing up and potentially threatening life as we know it. This concept is based on my obse
Read more…"Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in Without Going Crazy"--with Joanna Macy
Just came across this archived web chat, "Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in Without Going Crazy"--with Joanna Macy. Chris Johnstone and Rob Hopkins. This event took place on Thursday April 18, 2013. If you missed it, you can watch/listen her
Read more…Sobering but excellent read: "Pity Earth’s Creatures"
Sobering but excellent read: "Pity Earth’s Creatures" on consumerism, culture, and sustainability in the New York Times Sunday Review: http://sco.lt/5bizDd (Thanks to Alliance member Nancy Wisser for pointing this article out)
Read more…Review of Controversial New Ecopsych book,"Ecopsychology: Science, Totems & the Technological Species"
This new book has been quite controversial in the field of Ecopsychology and is currently sparking debate in some Ecopsych discussion & social media groups. Using the following links, you can read Alliance member Craig Chalquist's thought-provoking r
Read more…Jungian Ecopsychology: Jungian Perspective on the Most Important Issue of Our Time—ClimateChange
As the year comes to a close and I personally reflect about what's important to me now, I wanted to share a link to an excellent blogpost, "Jungian Ecopsychology: Jungian Perspective on the Most Important Issue of Our Time—ClimateChange" by Dennis Me
Read more…Excellent article: "Rationally Speaking, We Are All Apocalyptic Now"
I thought this was a compelling read and wanted to share: "Rationally Speaking, We Are All Apocalyptic Now" from Robert Jensen on Truthout.org
Read more…Psyche and World: Ecopsychology and Psychotherapy by Robertson
Another excellent article by a new organization that seems very timely, Climate Change Allliance:
Psyche and World: Ecopsychology and Psychotherapy by Robertson
Article: Following the Raven: The Paradoxical Path Toward a Depth Ecopsychology
This is a beautiful article from Betsy Perluss of Pacifica and School of Lost Borders. Here's the abstract:
Comparing two very different genres of writing, Richard Nelson's nature writing about his experiences among the Koyukon tribe in northern Alas
Read more…Article The Transpersonal Dimensions of Ecopsychology: Nature, Nonduality, and Spiritual Practice
Thought this was a great comprehensive article on the many facets of ecopsychology, and the overlay with transpersonal psychology and non-duality specifically:
"The Transpersonal Dimensions of Ecopsychology: Nature, Nonduality, and Spiritual Practice
Read more…Excellent Introduction by Meredith Sabini on her work on Jung's Nature Writings
The Earth has a Soul by Meredith Sabini" C.G. Jung on Nature, Technology & Modern Life “Matter in the wrong place is dirt. People get dirty through too much civilization. Whenever we touch nature, we get clean.” You may not associate such bold, ear
Read more…A Jungian Perspective on Global Warming~Jeffrey T Kiehl
In this excellent article on climate change from the latest issue of Ecopsychology magazine, Alliance member Dr. Jeff Kiehl--who has been a climate scientist for 30 years and is ALSO a Jungian analyst--makes an excellent assessment of the issue of cl
Read more…Full online documentary: "Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction"
Craig Chalquist told me about this documentary, and when I went looking, I found the whole thing online. It features several ecopsychologists -- including, among others, Dr. Mary Gomes, one of the authors of Ecopsychology (the original book). Mary wa
Read more…Article: Nature Deficit Disorder
Thought-provoking article, "Nature Deficit Disorder" from the New York Times, March 29, 2012. What do you think?
TUCSON — Your day breaks, your mind aches for something stimulating to match the stirrings of the season. The gate at the urban edge is
Read more…Good Article>EcoTipping Points: Strategies for Shifting from Decline to Restoration
Yes, there is hope...
EcoTipping Points: Strategies for Shifting from Decline to Restoration
Bill McKibben: EAARTH: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet
Collecting web articles into one "ecopsychology" page
Hi everyone,
I've begun curating a web page (made possible by a software called "Scoop-It") which allows for the collection of web articles into one place.(It's a cool software for any topic if you're into that kind of thing.)
Meanwhile, I wanted to
Read more…