CLIMATE CAFES
Upcoming climate cafes:
What is a Climate Cafe?
The Climate Psychology Alliance of North America describes climate cafes as:
An informal, open, respectful, confidential space to safely share emotional responses and reactions related to the climate and environmental emergency (i.e. a “container”).
A space for exploration of thoughts, feelings and experiences rather than what we are DOING about the climate crisis.
A quiet, reflective experience - a haven from usual busyness and activity.
Not designed to lead participants to any conclusion or toward action (actions can be discussed, but reflection is paramount).
I facilitate climate cafes in western Massachusetts with local artist Hannah Harvester. Cafes are free and open to the public, and offer a supportive environment to connect and share emotions with others concerned about our climate crisis. It is not a place to debate climate change or human impact - given the overwhelming scientific evidence we start with this as a shared understanding. Climate cafes are not therapy groups and do not replace therapeutic support.
Past climate cafes include:
Western MA public libraries in Charlemont, Northfield (a climate book group), Shelburne Falls, Sunderland, and Whately, and The Interfaith Council of Franklin County.
If you would like to invite us to lead one for your group, organization, or community, please be in touch.
* Climate cafes are a community support offering, not therapy groups, and participation does not constitute a therapeutic relationship or a mental health care service even when facilitated by a trained counselor.
