Climate Crisis & Healing: How Facing Death Informs Life & Can Support Improved Outcomes for System Involved Youth

Vickie Xiao Rong Chang, PhD

Training Description

The climate crisis may reach devastating proportions, as early as 2041, leading to death and suffering of unprecedented magnitude. As human beings, our relationship with the living Earth in all its forms sustains life. We are impacted by the climate crisis more than we know and conversely, our healing is inextricable from our relationship to the land. How do we face the rapidly changing environment with steadiness and courage? In this training, we will discuss the climate crisis, its connection to healing, and how supporting system involved youth and their families to face difficult truths can enhance life. These strategies are useful to prevent vicarious trauma & compassion fatigue and to enhance well-being for system involved youth and those that serve and support them.

Learning Objectives

· Identify at least 2 psychological impacts of the climate crisis and at least 2 healthy ways…