Ecopsychology - exploring the roots to change

A central theme will be to look at some of the potent myths which underly industrial growth culture. How might these hidden narratives influence our definitions of success, our choices about change – our very identities even? If psychology has been used by the media and advertising industry to tap into such myths and thereby influence our consumer behavior, what might this tell us about ways out of our ‘addiction to consumerism’?

In the past few years, a range of innovative projects and movements have been emerging which draw on this psychological wisdom. What are the advantages and limitations of putting Ecopsychology into practice? This course offers a chance to step back, to delve into our own experience, and to critically learn from Ecopsychology theory and practice.

The first week delves into the meaning and experience of the ecological self, the second week explores the taproots of the ecological crisis in our contemporary culture, and the third week looks at practical examples of Ecopsychology in action.