Climate Change and Youth: Turning Grief and Anxiety Into Activism - Paperback

by Linda Goldman (Author)

Climate Change and Youth is a pioneering book that opens the door to understanding the profound impact climate change has on the mental health of today's young people.

Chapters provide age-appropriate language for a meaningful dialogue and resources for acknowledging children's voices, separating fact from fiction about environmental issues, encouraging participation in activism, creating tools to reduce stress, and highlighting inspirational role models and organizations for action. The book includes firsthand examples, research, children's work, interviews, and terminology. It also shares age-appropriate resources and websites relating to climate change and challenges.

Filling a large void in the literature on this topic, this essential resource offers techniques and tools that professionals and caring adults can use to address the stresses associated with climate change and offer strategies for hope, resilience, and action.

Author Biography

Linda Goldman has been a teacher and guidance counselor in the public school and grief therapist for over thirty years. She is the author of several books, including Life and Loss: A Guide to Help Grieving Children Classic Edition and Raising Our Children to Be Resilient: A Guide to Helping Children Cope with Trauma in Today's World. Linda is presently serving on the advisory board of TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.