I agree with all you said here, and I like to hear from anyone who's thinking and having feelings about climate change. I also think, and I hope I'm not being too literal here, that it doesn't directly address the social media commenter. They asked what makes you qualified to teach about climate feelings, not just talk about them. I agree that to *treat* individual adolescents, you need to be a therapist. But to *teach* about how to talk with adolescents in general, you need to be a teacher, writ large -- to have read and listened and thought about this challenging topic and have good ideas to share. This completely describes you, Anya. You're in fact the best person I know of to teach about these things. Keep writing and talking and teaching!
Oh also, I'm glad to hear you recommending A Land for All. I came across the group recently and thought the people seemed great and their ideas inspiring (though I'm not convinced on the specifics yet). I hope their message spreads.
You make a good point, Anya. Head knowledge is one thing, but feelings are equally valid. Often, it's our awareness that things don't feel right that gets us thinking about a problem and taking action. like you, I'm on a journey of awareness about what I sense and feel, because I was conditioned as a young person to suppress my feelings. I think a lot of people were conditioned the same, which means we need reminding to tune in and feel. Thanks for your very thoughtful articles.
I agree with all you said here, and I like to hear from anyone who's thinking and having feelings about climate change. I also think, and I hope I'm not being too literal here, that it doesn't directly address the social media commenter. They asked what makes you qualified to teach about climate feelings, not just talk about them. I agree that to *treat* individual adolescents, you need to be a therapist. But to *teach* about how to talk with adolescents in general, you need to be a teacher, writ large -- to have read and listened and thought about this challenging topic and have good ideas to share. This completely describes you, Anya. You're in fact the best person I know of to teach about these things. Keep writing and talking and teaching!
Oh also, I'm glad to hear you recommending A Land for All. I came across the group recently and thought the people seemed great and their ideas inspiring (though I'm not convinced on the specifics yet). I hope their message spreads.
Thanks friend! I appreciate it so much.
You make a good point, Anya. Head knowledge is one thing, but feelings are equally valid. Often, it's our awareness that things don't feel right that gets us thinking about a problem and taking action. like you, I'm on a journey of awareness about what I sense and feel, because I was conditioned as a young person to suppress my feelings. I think a lot of people were conditioned the same, which means we need reminding to tune in and feel. Thanks for your very thoughtful articles.
Thank you! I completely relate