As clinical psychologists we are aware of the fragility of the self and the power of emotion to overwhelm rationality. As human beings, parents and grandparents, we are aware of the threat that the climate crisis poses to the future of our planet. This knowing is brought together here, and points us towards using our clinical skills in the service of mobilising behaviour change to face up to and mitigate the impending catastrophe.
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