Building ecological grief literacy in workplaces can help environmental professionals manage constant exposure to the many causes of their grieving.
We feel ecological grief when we lose places, species or ecosystems we value and love. These losses are a growing threat to mental health and wellbeing globally.
In our paper published today we draw on psychology and public health research for insights and strategies that help people adapt to loss, and apply these to ecological grief. We developed an approach we call “ecological grief literacy”. We highlight three key elements: peer support, organisational change and practical workplace strategies.
We started with a workshop to explore strategies to support these workers. We shared information about the science of stress and emotion. We explored the knowledge, skills and values that make up ecological grief literacy. However, ecological grief is less well acknowledged or understood in the community. Helpful support is most likely to come from colleagues or peers who share the experience of working with nature.
One reason this is important is because individual reactions differ. We will also feel differently over time.
Climate Change Conservation Coral Bleaching Environment Grief Literacy Grieving Habitat Loss Mental Health Overcoming Grief Species Loss Workplace Health And Safety Ecological Grief
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