by Bill Sheate
Blog 2/2 A practical approach to treatment
In the first of these two extended blogs (Eco-anxiety: what’s in a name?), I noted the way we define emotional responses to environmental change makes a difference to how we might view ourselves and our approach to treatment. Perhaps in contrast to some other therapists, I approach eco-distress as a manifestation of anxiety, anger, sadness etc in a particular context, rather than as something that is exceptional, unusual etc. Some might even say treatment is not appropriate given anxiety and anger are quite rational responses to the climate emergency. While that may be true, it is problematic, and therefore worthy of ‘treatment,’ when the emotional responses lead to such distress that life loses its meaning, that there is no joy in life any more, and that everything that once seemed important has faded from perception…… [Read more]
by Bill Sheate
Presentation on Eco-anxiety: Values and Metacognitions
This evening (Tuesday 31 October 2023) I was delighted to speak at the British Psychological Society (BPS) in London on eco-anxiety and approaches to treatment. This was as part of a seminar on Psychology and Climate Change: what is to be done? …..[Read more]
by Bill Sheate
Understanding Eco-anxiety
Do you feel helpless yourself in your own actions? What’s the point?
Do you fear for future generations?
Is this anxiety affecting all aspects of your life, your motivation to do things, to interact with friends and family?
Then you may well be suffering from eco-anxiety ……. Read more
A half-day practical Self-Hypnosis Workshop
Saturday, 23 September 2017 from 13:30 to 17:30 (BST) - London
A half-day (4 hours) practical Self-Hypnosis Workshop that takes you a step beyond mindfulness and relaxation. No previous experience necessary, however, as this is a standalone workshop equally suitable for complete beginners and those experienced in other forms of relaxation/mindfulness. The workshop uses a cognitive behavioural, fully evidence-based (non-state) model of hypnosis...........