Join Margaret Fletcher for an introductory hour of theory, evidence and practical methods to apply in your daily life and around the stresses of climate work. Participants will explore the potential of training the mind to support emotion regulation, self-care, and personal agency in facing the climate crisis. Margaret Fletcher was trained and certified through University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness (UMASS CFM) to deliver Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based programs. Margaret served as senior teacher and senior teacher-trainer at UMASS CFM until its closing in 2019. She is a co-founder of East Coast Mindfulness, a fully online home for mindfulness programs and MBSR teacher training. Margaret is an advisor to the BESS Family Foundation Eco-Dharma Advisory Board, a group committed to leading efforts at the intersection of mindfulness/meditation and the environmental impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. To learn more about Margaret, visit: http://margaretwpfletcher.com/

William Gunn, PhD, psychologist, volunteer in NH HWCA’s Behavioral Health Working Group will be introducing the speaker and moderating the Q&A session.