The Climate & Nature Movement
Working and volunteering on the frontlines of crisis
We know the toll of this work. Facing climate disruption daily, holding the grief of ecosystems, communities and futures, and still turning up to do the work. It's exhausting. But there is a regenerative approach - for the climate and for you!
Beyond Burnout
Working with the climate and nature crisis is emotionally demanding, psychologically exhausting and often invisible. Burnout has become normalised — but it is not inevitable. PSC’s Beyond Burnout Initiative addresses the root causes, building the skills, cultures and capacities needed to sustain the movement for the long haul.
Beyond Burnout Initiative
A movement-wide effort to resource, connect and strengthen the climate and nature sector. Because caring for the planet cannot be separated from caring for its people.
The Threat
Burnout is one of the biggest threats to the effectiveness of climate and environment organisations.
Stress, grief and overwhelm are eroding the capacity of individuals and teams to stay engaged.
It feels personal, but the true problem is systemic, so traditional wellness approaches aren’t able to address the unique realities of climate work.
The Cost
43% of climate workers report burnout symptoms.
Median time lost is 34 weeks per claim, compared to 8 weeks for other injuries.
Impacts on every level:
Personal, financial, organisational, movement.
The Solution
Beyond Burnout Initiative:
We provide relief now with support programs, Climate Cafés, and training.
We tackle systemic causes of burnout with inter-organisational solutions and cultures of care.
We build long-term resilience through leadership development, capacity building, and shared learning.
What We Offer
Building the skills, capacity and resilience the climate and nature movement needs to thrive and transform.
Workshops & Programs
Specialised Resources
Tools for every stage of the journey.
From curated readings, practices and guides, our resources help you process climate emotions, build emotional literacy and find strength in connection.
Find a Climate-Aware Therapist
Support from practitioners who understand.
Our Climate Aware Practitioner (CAP) Directory connects you with therapists and professionals trained to work at the intersection of climate and mental health.
Climate Cafés
Spaces of connection in the midst of crisis. Safe, facilitated conversations where climate workers can share openly, break isolation and find collective courage.
Climate Feelings Space
Harness emotions as fuel for action.
A one-stop hub offering a free 3-week course, embodied practices, and resources to help you process and transform climate emotions.
Sign up to our Monthly Newsletter
Joining our newsletter connects you with peers, practitioners and leaders building the emotional and cultural capacities the movement needs.
A flourishing movement for a flourishing planet
The strength of the movement depends on the wellbeing of its people. PSC is working for a future where leaders, organisations and communities can respond to the global crisis with compassion, courage and creativity.
For a briefing on our Beyond Burnout initiative, or to discuss how our offerings could support your organisation, get in touch with us today via our online contact form.
Psychology for a Safe Climate (PSC) is not a provider of clinical mental health services.
The support and advice we provide are not intended to replace clinical services from mental health professionals and is of a general nature only.
Upcoming events
Connect with us in person or online. Join our spaces for reflection, connection, learning and community care.
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