In this 2-part workshop, Dr. Wendy Greenspun outlines a psychological understanding of the various fractures and ruptures that are both embedded in and contributing to the unfolding climate crisis and it’s multiple layers of embedded harm and injustice. These ruptures include the internal defense mechanisms that can split off necessary awareness of climate disruption, the fractures between groups of people including various forms of polarization, marginalization and othering, and the white Eurocentric paradigm that separates humans from the more-than-human world. Movements toward repair of these various ruptures can create stronger ‘containers’ for the pain of individuals and communities and strengthen our capacities for transformation and action. Forms of care and repair will be elucidated through experiential breakout rooms and engaged discussion.
Who is this for?
Changemakers of all kinds, including climate and social justice activists, environmental practitioners, educators, clergy, journalists, climate scientists, social scientists, and students.
What to expect
We will utilize a psychological lens to understand the multiple kinds of fractures and ruptures that are contributing to the polycrisis at the individual/internal level, the sociocultural level and the ecosystemic level. A psychological perspective on these ruptures will be presented, as well as ways to move toward healing these fragmented states. Collective discussions and breakout rooms will help participants further build transformative practices, mirroring the essential nature of interconnection.
Learning outcomes
Learn to identify various psychological ruptures related to the climate crisis and embedded harms that we see occurring at the individual, social/cultural, and ecosystemic levels, including how they contribute to our ongoing struggle to make needed transformations in the polycrisis.
Ideas and approaches to repair these ruptures at all levels, utilizing psychological understanding and various wisdom practices.
Foster connections with other participants as an experiential way to move out of isolation and fragmentation.
Dates & Time
Mondays 24 November and 1 December, 2025, 5:30-7 pm GMT (check your local time)
Pricing
General Admission: £85
Concession (for those who cannot otherwise afford to attend) £45
Purchase your ticket as part of a bundle with the Climate Mind event (Nov 17, 6.30 - 8 PM CET) and save:
General Admission + Climate mind: £95
Concession + Climate Mind: £55
About the Facilitator
Wendy Greenspun PhD is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who serves in the leadership of Climate Psychology Alliance- North America. She works to help individuals, groups and organizations find ways to build emotionally-sustainable and relational ways of engaging with the polycrisis. She also publishes and teaches on the clinical practice of climate-inclusive therapy and trains and supports climate café facilitators.