Climate Change: The Role of the Counselor
Description:
The climate crisis is not only a threat to physical health, but also to mental health. In this video, Dr. Debbie Sturm discusses how the role of professional counselors is impacted by the need to address environment-related anxiety and trauma concerns within the therapeutic relationship.
Learning Objectives
• Discuss ways the climate crisis impacts clients
• Learn how climate refugees are uniquely affected by disasters
• Understand trauma associated with climate disasters
Our subject matter expert for this course is:Deborah Sturm, PhD, LPC: Debra Sturm, PhD, LPC is an Associate Professor at James Madison University in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Her clinical specialties include trauma, community violence, and family systems. She has graduate coursework, training, and teaching in environmental advocacy, environmental education, climate resilience efforts, environmental justice, and communication strategies. She is a member of ACA’s Climate Crisis Task Force and Human Rights Committee. She received the 2013 SACES Award for Outstanding Teaching.