Generation dread : finding purpose in an age of climate crisis / Britt Wray, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wray, Britt, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental psychology.

Climatic changes--Psychological aspects.

Climatic changes.

Global environmental change--Psychological aspects.

Global environmental change.

Human beings--Effect of climate on.

Human beings.

Human ecology--Psychological aspects.

Human ecology.

Environmental Psychology.

environmental psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Environmental Psychology.

Physical Description:

287 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Alfred A. Knopf Canada, [2022]

Summary:

"An impassioned generational perspective on why climate anxiety is completely natural and necessary, and how we can be stronger for it. Climate and environment-related fears and anxieties are on the rise everywhere, with few resources to address them. As with any type of stress, eco-anxiety can lead to paralysis, burnout and avoidance. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray seamlessly merges scientific knowledge with emotional insight to show how these complicated feelings are a sign of our humanity, and acknowledging and valuing them is key to making it through present and future crises. This isn't a simple process, and it's not a level playing field when it comes to our vulnerability, she notes. However, with the worsening situation, we are all on the field--and unlocking deep stores of compassion and care is a crucial step in healing our relationship to the planet and each other. With openness and curiosity, Britt explores her own fears about starting a family when evidence of dangerous environmental shifts creates an especially bleak picture of what lies ahead. Weaving in • valuable insights from climate-aware therapists; • reflections on the emotional impact of ecological catastrophes; • critical perspectives on the role of race and privilege in this crisis; • ideas about the future of mental health innovation; • and creative coping strategies to foster connection, meaning and resilience, Generation Dread brilliantly illuminates how we can learn from the past, from our own emotions, and from each other to survive--and even thrive--in a changing world."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE FEEL IT ALL

1. The Psychoterratic State

2. The Power of Denial

3. Degrees of Eco-distress

4. Baby Doomers

pt. TWO CONNECT INWARD TO TRANSFORM ONESELF

5. Standing in the Shade of the Camphor Tree

6. Good Grief

7. Balancing Hope and Fear

pt. THREE CONNECT OUTWARD TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD

8. The World Has Already Ended

9. Communicate Wisely about the Crisis

10. The Potency of Public Mourning

11. Stronger Communities for a Better Future.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-278) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Wray, Britt. Generation dread.

ISBN:

9780735280724

073528072X

OCLC:

1259288969