Kip Ward, owner of the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City, Oregon, shares insights on

Kip Ward, owner of the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City, Oregon, shares insights on sustainable living.

He emphasizes the critical importance of taking the initial step.

Ward encourages individuals to simply get started on their sustainability journey.

Feeling anxious about climate change can lead to overwhelm and shutdown, a concept environmental psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman calls our "window of tolerance." Exceeding this threshold can

Feeling anxious about climate change can lead to overwhelm and shutdown, a concept environmental psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman calls our "window of tolerance." Exceeding this threshold can immobilize us, preventing effective engagement.

Dr. Lertzman's unique approach integrates behavioral, social, and design sciences. She offers psychological tools to acknowledge these anxieties, creating conditions that empower individuals to move past immobilization and contribute their brilliant selves to social change.

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For example, psychologist Renée Lertzman discusses transforming anxiety about climate change into productive action, highlighting psychology's role in fostering creativity and resilience for environmental issues.

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In 1887, the U.S. Government enacted the Dawes Act, a policy designed to break up Native American communal land into individual ownership. This was a direct assault on traditional ways and

In 1887, the U.S. Government enacted the Dawes Act, a policy designed to break up Native American communal land into individual ownership. This was a direct assault on traditional ways and effectively a land grab, leading many nations to lose over half their ancestral territories.

Despite immense pressure, including threats of starvation and death over six days, the Chiefs of Red Lake firmly rejected the Dawes Act. Their unwavering resolve, driven by a profound love for future generations, strengthened their fight.

This historical resistance continues to inspire. Renee's powerful message today validates and reinforces the ongoing struggle for the Rights of Mother Earth.

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous science and knowledge were discounted; now is the time to embrace these original instructions.

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Dr. Renee Lertzman challenges conventional assumptions about public engagement with climate change. She proposes reframing issues to more

Dr. Renee Lertzman challenges conventional assumptions about public engagement with climate change. She proposes reframing issues to more effectively protect the environment and people.

An applied researcher and strategic communications specialist, Lertzman focuses on generating lasting behavior change. Her work employs a scalable, potent, and deep systems-based psychosocial approach.

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Mind and Behavior Symposium, Renee Lertzman discussed the importance of emotional, affective, and unconscious dimensions in climate change communication

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Mind and Behavior Symposium, Renee Lertzman discussed the importance of emotional, affective, and unconscious dimensions in climate change communication and outreach strategy.

This discussion was part of the Institute's Climate, Mind & Behavior Initiative.

Embracing authenticity and dismissing the need for universal approval is crucial for advancing sustainability.

Reverend Renee Ward exemplifies this by fearlessly championing causes close to

Embracing authenticity and dismissing the need for universal approval is crucial for advancing sustainability.

Reverend Renee Ward exemplifies this by fearlessly championing causes close to her heart, unconcerned with public opinion. Her impactful speech was sponsored by TEDxConcordiaUPortland.

Their 2012 speech schedule is available here.

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25 years of marketing, media, and leadership experience, Renée also serves on the Board of Directors for Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, among other board positions. The session will be moderated by Melanie Pastuck.

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored further at reneelertzman.com, is the author of *Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement*. The book is available on Amazon and at local bookstores.