Climate change is a reality that threatens the future of the Earth, and for some people it brings psychological effects known as eco-anxiety. As more people feel anxiety, grief and existential distress tied to environmental crises, therapists need to be ready to respond with sensitivity and skill. This training gives you knowledge and tools to help clients cope with the emotional toll of climate change. The workshop looks at the psychological impact of eco-anxiety, weaving together trauma-informed care, existential therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. You will gain practical strategies for validating client concerns, building resilience and helping people turn distress into meaningful action. Case discussions and experiential exercises deepen your understanding of how to help clients balance acknowledging ecological realities with protecting their emotional well-being.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define eco-anxiety and climate grief.
- Identify the symptoms of climate grief.
- Describe how to assist clients in managing symptoms of eco-anxiety and climate grief.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Define eco-anxiety and climate grief.
- Populations affected
- Rise in prevalence
Objective #2: Identify the symptoms of climate grief.
- The nervous system impact
- How the nervous system is triggered
- When symptoms become pathological
Objective #3: Describe how to assist clients in managing symptoms of eco-anxiety and climate grief.
- Existential strategies
- Mindfulness strategies
- The importance of ritual
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: September 25, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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