Future Book Club #39 - Turn the Tide on Climate Anxiety

Join us for our 39th bookclub, where we read Turn the Tide on Climate Anxiety by Megan Kennedy-Woodard and Dr Patrick Kennedy-Williams and discuss our chosen topic, X for Climate AnXiety, in the Alphabet of Climate Solutions.

Please make sure you get your ticket via the Eventbrite link attached to this event!

About the book:
It's hard to watch the news, scroll through social media, or listen to the radio without hearing or seeing something disturbing about the climate emergency. This can trigger all sorts of emotions: worry, anger, sadness, guilt, and even grief but also often over-looked positive emotions like motivation, connection, care, and abundance that support mental health and climate action for sustainable longevity.
Written by psychologists with extensive experience in treating people with eco-anxiety, this book shows you how to harness these emotions, validate them, and transform them into positive action. It enables you to assess and understand your psychological responses to the climate crisis and move away from unhealthy defence mechanisms, such as denial and avoidance.
Ultimately, it shows that the solution to both climate anxiety and the climate crisis is the same - action that is sustainable for you and for the planet - and empowers you to take steps towards this.

Event info
We are using a platform called Whereby. You don't have to have an account - it is as simple as clicking a link. You can get cosy at home, pour yourself a glass of your favourite drink and join us for an informal chat.

FAQs

Can I join even when I haven't finished the book?
Yes, you don't have to have finished the book, just come if you want to take part in the conversation, we love e-meeting you.

Is the event free?
We ask for a donation to join the get together. It can be as little as 50p and it helps us do more of what we love with And The Future. We appreciate any amount.

If it's your first time and you'd just like to check it out email us at hello@andthefuture.com.

Do I have to join every month?
No, you can join as and when you want to or a book/topic resonates with you.

What if I am a slow reader?
We aim to always publish our next meet up at least 2-3 months in advance to allow enough time for everyone to join regardless of your reading pace.

We look forward to seeing you!

Lisa & Tash

PS: If you want to check out our monthly newsletter 'The Alphabet of Climate Solutions' you can do so at https://andthefuture.substack.com/. It's also the best way to stay informed about our upcoming book clubs.

PPS: Brownie points for not buying the book from a ubiquitous online marketplace that shares its name with a Brazilian jungle. Maybe buy second hand if it's available or support your local bookshop.