Pioneering climate psychologist Thomas Doherty will set the context for our event with an introduction to ecological identity and will share insights from his new book Surviving Climate Anxiety. Thomas is an award-winning clinical psychologist, internationally recognized for his research on nature-based therapy and the mental health impacts of climate change. Thomas is the creator of the podcast Climate Change and Happiness and is known for his positive and uplifting approach to the challenges of eco and climate distress. He lives with his family in Portland, Oregon.

Maia Kiley is a licensed psychotherapist and certified ecotherapist (nature-based healing) in Brooklyn. She has years of dance experience at Boston Ballet School, Skidmore College, and with latin dance. Maia is a facilitator of events that weave together personal, collective, and ecological well being. 

She will lead us in somatic exercises and gentle movement to engage a calm center. And to embody our ecological selves through a guided meditation.