Climate Cafe

Today’s climate crisis is increasingly evident, as natural disasters multiply and temperatures climb. This crisis touches almost everything in our society and on our planet, and it can sometimes feel too large and overwhelming to talk about.

And yet something beautiful can happen when we gather and face it together. Talking together about something this big and existential helps us tap into our deepest vulnerabilities, allowing us to access a profound intimacy that is authentic, nourishing and joyful.

So, regardless of how often you think about the climate crisis, we’d love for you to join us in this Climate Cafe where we will invite you to share your experiences and feelings about a crisis that affects us all.

Presenter bios:

Anna Graybeal is a group therapist in private practice in Austin, and is the current President of AGPS. She has a long-standing interest in climate change, stemming from her first career as an evolutionary biologist. Anna is passionate about helping people talk about their climate feelings and working along with other therapists to develop new ways to understand our role at this time of planetary crisis.

Kelsey Balaban is a group therapist in private practice in Austin, Texas and previously served on the Board of Directors for the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Her interest in climate action began in her teens, and she loves incorporating sustainability and climate advocacy into her life. Kelsey is a member of Citizens Climate Lobby, a Zero Waste Block Leader with the City of Austin, and a co-leader of an earth-care group among her friends. She is passionate about involving as many people as possible in the climate conversation.