It’s normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues.
My Summary: The speaker discusses the overwhelming state of the planet and the need to address environmental challenges through psychology. Three game-changing concepts are introduced: window of tolerance, double bind, and attunement. Attunement, the ability to be in sync and understood, is highlighted as a crucial factor in addressing these challenges. The speaker emphasizes the importance of applying attunement to ourselves, social interactions, and leadership. The video concludes with a belief in the collective capacity to meet environmental challenges.
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