Climate Crisis from Inside Out with Natalie Thomas and Paul Neustadt

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of climate crisis and IFS therapy with insights from experts Paul Neustadt and Natalie Thomas.

Paul Neustad t is an IFS Senior Co-Lead Trainer. He has taught workshops on The Gifts of our Exiles, The Power of Presence in IFS; Self Led Parenting; and a number of other topics. He teaches a monthly seminar for level 1 graduates focused on integrating the skills learned in level 1 that begins in October. In his private practice he now focuses on providing individual and group consultation to IFS therapists. For 17 years he was director of a community counseling and prevention program for children, adolescents, and their families. Paul has also worked in a college counseling center and community mental health center, and taught couples and family therapy in a family therapy institute and two graduate programs. As an IFS trainer, Paul creates a safe, accepting atmosphere, attends thoughtfully to group process, and ensures that all parts are welcome. He is known for his clear, down to earth, and open-hearted manner.     Natalie Thomas is a Registered Psychotherapist and IFS therapist in private practice and a Professor of Philosophy, specializing in animal and environmental ethics. She has presented and led workshops on the application of IFS for those experiencing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Aníbal Henriques, Tisha Shull, Alexia Rothman

Guests: Paul Neustadt, Natalie Thomas

Topics covered

• climate crisis
• IFS therapy
• ecotherapy
• environmental ethics
• mental health

Keywords

• climate distress
• IFS
• psychotherapy
• environmental ethics
• ecotherapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, IFS, family therapy institute, graduate programs

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