A bi-weekly circle for youth to share openly about climate change, listen, learn from each other and grow resilience together
About this Event

The Youth Climate Circle provides a virtual space for open-sharing for youth studying environmental topics, young climate activists, young professionals and/or youth legitimately worried about climate change and environmental degradation. We define 'youth' as young adults, between 18 and 30 years old.

The Youth Climate Circle gives a chance to offload some of the emotions felt during the day, which cannot always be talked about with friends and relatives. It provides an opportunity to share openly about all the feelings, emotions and insights that come with the climate crisis, whether exhaustion, frustration, grief, or joy, hope and critical experiences, within a supportive community. The Circle gathers youth from around the world, and provides an opportunity to listen to both similar and different perspectives.

Inspired by the practice of Indigenous “talking circles” from North America, the circle builds upon the following principles:

• Creating a space for deep listening and being heard

• Honoring all voices equally

• Telling stories and sharing experiences

• Generating mutual understanding, respect and support

• Honoring the gifts, knowledge, talents and experiences of each member

• Building community

In practice, the Circle members gather every week for one hour to share stories openly with the group, or just listen in and be there for others to do so. No questions asked. No feedback beyond gratefulness for taking part.

The youth-led Climate Circle is facilitated by several hosts including Hanna and Myrina on on Thursdays every other week:

Hanna Jertz (she/her) who holds a coaching degree in transformative coaching (Animas) and is currently pursuing an NLP coaching certificate. She is a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA), yoga teacher and particularly interested in mindfulness, somatic, and climate coaching.

Myrina Gkolesi (she/her) is a psychologist, who tries to find her way in the world, having by her side the unconditional love of mother earth. Driven by a deep desire to bring positive change to our world and support other beings in doing so too, she practices mindfulness, nonviolent communication and active participation. She is passionate about environmental and social justice and seeks to create a community of like-minded people to create a more compassionate world.

You are welcome to join!

PS: If you are older than 30, feel free to join the other climate circles offered by One Resilient Earth. Check them out here .

Disclaimer:

The Climate Circles are peer-support spaces dedicated to emotions felt in relation to the climate crisis and to climate action. Climate Circle hosts do not provide health care, medical care or therapy services, nor do they attempt to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or cure any physical, mental or emotional issues. The information provided by the Climate Circle Host is for informational and educational purposes only: it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider. Participants should always seek advice of their own Medical or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concern they have about their own health. Participants should not disregard medical advice, delay seeking medical advice or start or stop taking Medic*tion because of their participation in the climate circle or because of information that was shared by the Climate Circle host. If participants suspect they have a medical or mental health problem, they should contact their Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly.

Photo by: Bryn Parish