Climeet Kolkata - Eco-Anxiety Support Group
Eco anxiety refers to persistent and often intense emotions about the changing climate. Many people experience eco-anxiety after experiencing it or reading about it. From heatwaves, floods, deforestation, pollution, to news about a warming planet, are some drivers for such emotions. This eco-anxiety support group is to help create a space to hold such emotions and navigate these shared experiences with a like-minded community.
Coming into a room with strangers to share mental health struggles can be daunting. We use a group sharing format. We aim to create a space where folks can share their struggles and create solidarity around these shared experiences.
This support group is to create a safe space and community to come together and explore these feelings. This is a group, peer-to-peer support group and is NOT an alternative to professional mental health services.
A mental health professional will be present in the case of any emergencies. We may refer you to a professional if needed. We may share things to help us feel more hopeful or constructive suggestions that can help one navigate such feelings more effectively.
Agenda
To initiate intentional dialogues on climate anxiety and realities of the climate crisis backed by research as real stories and convert dialogues into actions as a collective commitment to act.
2:45 PM - Registration and settling down
3:00 PM - Opening and introductions
3:10 PM - Context setting by Delta team4
3:30 PM - Sharing and discussion
4:50 PM - Wrap up
5:00 PM - Social mixer
6:00 PM - Event wrap up
Event Partners
Delta Climate Research, Talk Dharti To Me, As You Like It Peers Foundation
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