Coping with climate grief

Facing the massiveness of our climate catastrophe is daunting. For those of us who struggle with the uncertainty that comes with being immersed in scientific papers and reporting on the crisis, an organization called Good Grief is trying to take on the challenge of turning anguish into action. We share a common humanity, we love each other, and we love our planet. We have no choice but to advance with a common goal.

Here are Good Grief’s steps to psychosocial resilience in a chaotic climate:

1. Accept the climate problem and its severity.

2. Acknowledge that you are part of the problem and the solution.

3. Practice living with uncertainty.

4. Confront your own mortality.

5. Feel your feelings.

6. Do inner work.

7. Take breaks and rest when needed.

8. Develop awareness of your thinking patterns and perception of reality.

9. Show up and make yourself available.

10. Reinvest your energy into problem-solving efforts.

Check out goodgriefgroup.org for more information and resources.