{"id":1152,"date":"2026-10-01T10:59:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/charlie-waller-institute\/?page_id=1152"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:51:57","slug":"responding-to-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/charlie-waller-institute\/responding-to-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Responding to Climate Change:"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sustainable Approaches in Mental Health Care<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Date: <\/span><\/b>Wednesday 5<\/span>th<\/span> May 2027\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitators: <\/span><\/b>Ciara McCabe<\/a>, Emma-Jayne Conway<\/a> and Hasnain Younis<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Duration:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Option 1: 09:30 am – 12:30pm (equivalent to 2.75 hours CPD) <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Option 2 (exclusive to CBT-based clinicians): 09:30 am \u2013 16:30 pm equivalent to 2.75 hours CPD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fees Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a355 Standard Price<\/p>\n

\u00a349.50 Alumni discount 10%*<\/p>\n

Fees Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a395 full day<\/p>\n

\u00a385.50 Alumni discount 10%*<\/p>\n

Training overview:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, with growing evidence of its impact on mental health and wellbeing. As experiences of eco-distress, eco-anxiety, and climate grief become increasingly common, mental health practitioners are being called upon to understand and respond to these emerging concerns in clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This pioneering CPD event provides an opportunity to explore the intersection between climate change and mental health, equipping practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to recognise and support climate-related distress. The morning session offers an accessible introduction for anyone with an interest in sustainability and mental health, examining the psychological impact of the climate crisis and its implications for services and communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The afternoon session is designed for clinicians seeking a deeper understanding of how to work therapeutically with eco-distress. Drawing on CBT principles and evidence-informed practice, participants will explore practical approaches to assessment, formulation, and intervention, developing skills to support individuals experiencing climate-related anxiety, grief, and uncertainty.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through expert-led discussion, reflection, and practical learning, this event will help attendees build their understanding of an increasingly important area of practice and consider how mental health services can respond effectively to the challenges of a changing world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suitable For: <\/span><\/b>The morning session is open to anyone with an interest in climate change, sustainability, and mental health. The full-day event is designed specifically for CBT-based clinicians, including low-intensity and high-intensity practitioners and CBT counsellors working across adult and children and young people’s (CYP) services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning outcomes:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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