Training: Conservation Psychology Institute

A unique training opportunity - the Conservation Psychology Institute - is available this summer in beautiful New England. Around the world, people are realizing that the psychological aspects of environmental sustainability are a critical missing factor. But it has been difficult to find ways to synthesize the explosion of research that is available or to find examples of how to apply these insights to real-world challenges.

Attending the Conservation Psychology Institute (CPI) at Antioch University New England July 25-29, 2011 will afford participants a balance of opportunities including interactive learning, one on one mentoring with experts, and opportunities for networking with a diverse group of peers. The CPI faculty are all gifted educators and coursework will balance classroom experiences, small and large group dialog, and with hands-on activities that illustrate conservation psychology topics. Our week will build toward applied and scenario-based activities drawn from the experiences of the faculty and the institute participants.

A key focus of the CPI is maintaining personal sustainability in conservation work, and each morning will begin with an example of self-care and restoration activities led by institute staff, including yoga, outdoor-based mindfulness meditation, or a guided nature walk.

Antioch University New England
Conservation Psychology Summer Institute

*** New rate structure includes discount / student incentive due by June =
1, 2011 ***

July 25-29, 2011
Antioch University New England
Keene, NH, USA


Who would benefit from this program?

Educators, researchers and students in various disciplines =
interested in conservation psychology
Conservation or sustainability professionals in the =
Northeastern US and beyond, including those in federal, state or local =
government agencies and non-profit organizations
Environmental and sustainability advocates
Individuals from other green organizations and businesses =
interested in learning about conservation psychology principles

Faculty

Study with gifted faculty who are among the founders of the Conservation Psychology movement:
Carol Saunders- Antioch University New England
Wesley Schultz- California State University, San Marcos
Thomas Doherty- Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Counseling
Abigail Abrash Walton- Antioch University New England

Please follow this link to learn more about the extraordinary faculty
assembled for this first of its kind Summer Institute:
http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/cpsi_faculty.cfm

Examples of Learning Topics and Competencies

The social and developmental determinants of environmental world views
and identity
Frameworks to understand common belief systems and environmental value
sets of clients, constituents and stakeholders
Recognizing and working with cultural, socio-economic and
religious/spiritual diversity
Effective behavior change, organizational development and social
marketing techniques
Emotional intelligence applied to conservation settings to improve
public speaking, group facilitation, training, leadership and team
building, and conflict resolution
Insight and tools for self-care, avoiding burnout and maintaining
motivation, creativity and resiliency
Research findings on the stress-reducing and other psychological
benefits of access to restorative natural settings (wilderness and
nearby nature)
Applications for conservation biology; environmental educational
programs; zoos, aquariums and museums; climate change mitigation or
adaptation programs; resource management and land use planning,
sustainable businesses and organizations; and environmental advocacy

For further information:
http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/cpsi_topics.cfm
Schedule example:
http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/CPIWeekOverviewv.1.1.pdf

Cost
The early bird/student discount fee is $775.00 (U.S.) due by June 1,2011.
The regular fee for the CPI is $975.00 (U.S.) due by June 24, 2011.
Late Registration fee is $1,175.00 (U.S.) after June 24, 2011.
Click here for payment details: http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/cpsi_reg.cfm


Registration

To print registration form and learn about payment options go to the =
following link: http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/ConPsychRegForm2011.pdf

Housing options

A range of housing options are available within a short walking distance
of the Antioch University New England campus. To learn more about these
options go to the following link: http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/cpsi_housing.cfm

Conservation Psychology Summer Institute

Web: http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 603-283-2122


Conservation Psychology Summer Institute
Conservation Psychology Summer Institute
Antioch University New England
United States