"In the early 1990s psychologist and deep ecology practitioner Theodore Roszak realized that there was a connection between an individual’s emotional problems, the ills of Western society, and the exploitation of the natural world. This led him to search for a new kind of psychology that addressed the sources of our cultural madness and the psychic harm that occurs from being disconnected from nature. "Roszak coined the phrase ecopsychology to describe this new field of study. Ecopsychology … Continue reading
Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability | Niki Harré
In this 15-minute video, Niki Harré shares key insights from her book Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability.... "Psychology for a Better World is for people who believe it is worth trying to make a world in which both our species and the ecological systems we are part of can flourish. The book is based on the latest research in psychology and is jam packed with action strategies. It offers new ways to think about how people interact in social settings, why we are … Watch video