Eco-Psychology & International Wellness Outlooks
Robin Higgins with Dana Smith
In this episode, Robin Higgins, counsellor and educator, takes us through her career journey and the essential integration of eco-psychology and socio-ecological approaches in counselling. She shares how mindfulness practices inform her work, offering a grounded approach to helping others navigate emotional landscapes. The conversation dives into the importance of creating culturally sensitive and ecologically aware communities, which nurture individual and collective well-being. Robin and Dana explore climate grief and reflect on the importance of using personalized actionable strategies to cope with the anxiety and sadness that arise from environmental changes.
Tune in as Robin also reflects on her current work supporting Afghan women students with resilience skills and creating impactful facilitation guides for social-emotional learning. Her recently published facilitation guide is now available for purchase and she is donating half of all proceeds from this project to KAAJ.
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You can also listen to this episode on Spotify - Search for Between Breath and Air.