Climate Change Anxiety

With rising temperatures, increase in forest fires and having to wear masks outside because of smoke, flooding, rising waters, many of us are experiencing what researchers are calling “ecological grief.” The feelings of ecological grief can include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts
• Post-traumatic stress
• Anger
• Hopelessness
• Despair
• Powerlessness
• Loss

It takes a lot of strength and grit to recognize the size and scale of the problem.

You don’t have to be alone with these feelings. I offer a safe place to talk about the mental and emotional effects of climate change. We can talk about some helpful steps to take, including: 1) spending more time in nature and feeling connected to the life and ecosystems around us, 2) connect with people who believe in sustainability, 3) take action, no matter how small you think it is.

Take the next step and contact me.  I can be reached by phone at 301-279-7779 or by email at BethLCounseling@aol.com or by using the form below.

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

—Albus Dumbledore