The Centre for Climate Psychology will host a series of events exploring the relationship between neurodiversity and what is increasingly being described as the “everything crisis.” These gatherings are intended as spaces of inquiry rather than definitive answers. The first event will open the conversation and begin an ongoing community dialogue, with future events shaped by the insights and questions that emerge.
Across many domains of life, familiar ways of living, working, organising, and even resting seem to be under strain. We are confronted with a convergence of ecological, social, political, and psychological crises that challenge our capacity to make sense of the world and to respond with care and responsibility.
In this context, the diversity of human perception and experience becomes particularly important. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in how human brains process the world. These differences shape how we perceive complexity, respond to uncertainty, and imagine possibilities for change.
Perspectives that sit outside dominant cultural norms can often illuminate aspects of our predicament that remain unseen within more conventional ways of thinking.If we are to meet the profound challenges of our time, we may need to widen the field of voices and ways of knowing that are invited into the conversation. Engaging with neurodiverse experiences can help us explore new approaches to navigating complexity—across the personal, cultural and political dimensions of the crises we face.
In this first event of the Neurodiversity and the Everything Crisis series, we invite people of all neurotypes to take part in an open, exploratory discussion. Together we will reflect on how different ways of perceiving, sensing and understanding the world might contribute to collective sense-making in a time of deep uncertainty.Rather than seeking quick solutions, this event aims to create a thoughtful space for dialogue, curiosity and shared reflection.Your perspective matters.
This event is free to all and offered in the spirit of the gift.
Practical Info
Thursday, 21st May, 5-7pm BST time (check your local timezone)
This event is free to all and offered in the spirit of the gift.
About the Panelists
Matthew Bellringer MBCS GMBPsS is a neurodiversity and innovation specialist. They develop transformational strengths-based working practices for neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse organisations. Matthew specialises in supporting work that addresses problems from a unique perspective, co-production, and regenerative working practices.
Kim Witten is a pattern-spotter, sensemaker, and chaos-calmer who asks annoying questions that change the world. With a PhD in linguistics and a keen ear for language and its delivery, she uses coaching to help people clarify their thoughts and shape them into words that make an impact.
Ceri Newton-Sargunar is an interactions specialist, chaologist, and student of neuroscience, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's making evidence-based research accessible and useful to leaders who care about a more effective approach.