Inner Work for Environmental Leaders II

A continuation of Inner Work for Environmental Leaders I. In addition to mindfulness training and nature—based ecopsychological practices, the course introduces specific practices of loving—kindness and cultivating compassion in oneself and others (metta and tonglen from the Buddhist tradition) as essential tools for environmental practitioners. Topics include working with strong emotions, transformative approaches to conflict, effective communication with others, and caring for the activist. This course includes a nonresidential weekend intensive. Course fee. Required for EL MA.