Psychotherapy for Climate Change A Practical Guide to Transcending Differences

1 The Seven Responses to Climate Change 2 How Responses to Climate Change Differ by Generation and Age 3 Understanding Your Climate Identity 4 The Effect of World Views and Beliefs on Climate Responses 5 Climate Change and Spirituality 6 Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) for Eco-Perfectionism 7 Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Turning the Faucet Off on Eco-guilt, Anger, and Despair 8 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Getting in Tune with Values 9 Standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Revising Beliefs about Ourselves, the World, and the Future 10 Conclusion: Final Thoughts for Helping People Find Their Role in Climate Solutions

Biography

Jennifer L. Keluskar, PhD, is a featured blog writer for Psychology Today, a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, and an assistant teaching professor of biobehavioral health at Pennsylvania State University.

"Dr. Keluskar presents excellent insights into the process of coming together in the face of the climate crisis and other forms of existential distress. She weaves her personal journey of self-discovery with a deep dive into research and sheds light on the importance of understanding human diversity in working together towards solutions. I highly endorse it."

Linda Goldman, author of Climate Change and Youth: Turning Grief and Anxiety into Activism

"In this timely and insightful book, Jennifer Keluskar offers a clear, reasoned, and practical guide to the practice of climate-informed psychotherapy that skillfully weaves a compelling narrative about ways to build resilience. This book is an essential resource for anyone working at the intersection of mental health and our changing planet."

James McKowen, PhD, clinical psychologist and co-chair of the Massachusetts General Hospital Climate Mental Health Initiative

"In Psychotherapy for Climate Change, Jennifer Keluskar applies her knowledge of dialectical behavior therapy to help people understand and overcome perfectionism and needless suffering about climate change and move toward healthy feelings, values, and actions. This is a great resource for cognitive behavioral therapists and their clients."

Thomas Doherty, PsyD, climate psychology researcher and author of Surviving Climate Anxiety

"Jennifer Keluskar has written a wonderful book on cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help address the realities of the climate crisis. This is a great read for clinicians and non-clinicians wanting to learn more about psychological responses to climate change."

Jesse Homan, PhD, LPC, co-chair of the Climate Psychology Alliance Expressive Arts Committee