Overview

The workshop will include:

  • An explanation of the psycho-social principles on which climate cafes are based
  • An experiential climate cafe
  • Suggestions of a toolkit of practical resources
  • A discussion of practical aspects of organizing and facilitating


As the present and ongoing threat of the climate and environmental emergency, along with embedded sociopolitical injustices, become increasingly evident, we will need to find ways to process and bear the many complex and dysregulating emotional responses that emerge. Working with difficult emotions - rather than turning away - can facilitate learning new ways of being and foster capacities for engagement. Sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others can additionally help build an essential sense of community, as well as greater emotional resilience.

While specifically not a clinical encounter, a climate cafe creates a simple, reflective, empathetic space where feelings and uncertainties about the climate crisis can be safely expressed and held. There are no guest speakers or lectures at these cafes; advice and action are not the focus. Based on the model of death cafes, climate cafes have been utilized, increasingly, to help a variety of individuals and communities find ways to face and hold the unsettling realities of the planetary crisis.

This workshop will support participants in developing the confidence to facilitate climate cafes. It will include an explication of the psycho-social principles on which climate cafes are based, suggest a toolkit of helpful resources, and incorporate discussions on practical aspects of organizing and facilitating. Central to the training is also an experiential "taster" cafe, where participants take part in a version of a climate cafe.

Scholarships available, no one turned away for lack of funds; see FAQ section below

Meet the Presenters!

Jennifer Fendya

Jennifer Fendya, Buffalo, NY, is a Jungian-oriented Psychologist and Sandplay practitioner in private practice, a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and a student/teacher of Nalanda Miksang contemplative photography. She is a member of both the CPA-NA climate cafe facilitation team and the Coming Together facilitation team for Healing Circles Global.

Ann Garrett

Ann Garrett, LCSW, MAC, CASII, has worked in community behavioral health for more than 25 years, with experience in clinical practice, leadership, and program evaluation. Throughout her career, she has prioritized creating opportunities for conversation that foster connection, reflection, and resilience. A volunteer with Citizens' Climate Lobby since 2008, Ann has also been an active participant and facilitator of climate cafés since 2021.

FAQ

  • I'm interested but I can't afford to come. What scholarship opportunities do you have?

    We're so glad you asked! To reach as many folks as possible, we have set aside two full-scholarship and two half-scholarships for each workshop. If this would be supportive to you, at checkout please use the coupon code "CCFT100" for a full-scholarship and "CCFT50" for a half-scholarship. If neither work, this means that the scholarships have been claimed. However, if the cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to us at [email protected] - we want all to be able to attend.

  • Can I show up late?

    Due to the personal sharing that occurs in this experiential portion, we ask all registrants to plan on attending at a time when they can give their full attention to the group experience. Those who are beyond five minutes late will not be admitted or refunded. As such -- please be on time!

  • Will this be recorded?

    No, due to the personal sharing that occurs in the experiential portion we do not record our Climate Cafe Facilitator Trainings

Disclaimer

HEALTHCARE DISCLAIMER REGARDING EXPERIENTIAL COMPONENTS OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY THE CLIMATE PSYCHOLOGY ALLIANCE-NORTH AMERICA

This workshop will include experiential components in which participants will work in a group format to discuss their thoughts and feelings, facilitated by the workshop leader. Although the leader may be a licensed mental health professional, these group experiences are not therapy groups, and the facilitator will not engage in rendering any psychotherapeutic or healthcare advice, or advice of any kind for any individual or for their particular situation.

The Climate Psychology Alliance-North America does not provide medical, mental health or any other type of healthcare service. No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness of any participant can or will be offered. Participation in our workshops cannot substitute for, and is not an alternative to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present. Participants are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians, psychotherapists and other licensed healthcare professionals.

By attending this event, I understand and agree to the limitations of the experiential components of workshops offered by the Climate Psychology Alliance-North America effective the date of this transaction.

REFUND POLICY

We understand that things come up and can’t always be anticipated. We will grant refunds requested up to 48 hours ahead of the event. We will not honor any refunds after that. .

If for any reason you are unable to attend, please let us know. We often have a waiting list for these trainings and this process can allow us to open a slot for someone else.

Please direct questions to [email protected]

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