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Dr. Thomas Joseph Doherty uses his expertise about psychology & behavior change to help individuals & organizations become more healthy & productive.

Author of "Surviving Climate Anxiety" - out now. Thomas Doherty uses his expertise about psychology & behavior change to help individuals & organizations become more healthy & productive. He provides traditional clinical and counseling psychology services. He also specializes in psychology approaches that (1) address human interbeing with the natural environment (ecopsychology), (2) relationships with nearby spaces and landscapes (environmental psychology), and (3) sustainability and wildlife stewardship (conservation psychology). This is his professional FaceBook page.

01/29/2026

So many of us are trying to make sense of a world that feels heavier every year, for ourselves and for our kids. Climate change isn’t just one problem; it’s many at once.

That’s why new words like solastalgia matter. They help name the quiet grief we feel when the places we love begin to change.

�In Surviving Climate Anxiety, I share the parable of the blind people and the elephant to show how each of us sees only part of the story. When families talk, listen, and learn together, we build the fuller picture our children need to feel grounded and hopeful.

01/27/2026

In a time when it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, here is something to help you envision what flourishing can look like.

This manifesto is an invitation to imagine a life rooted in resilience, meaning, and care, for yourself, for others, and for the world you’re part of.

Read it slowly. Breathe it in. Let it remind you that a hopeful future isn’t naive, but something we practice.

You’ll find the full manifesto in my book, Surviving Climate Anxiety.

01/22/2026

“The personal is planetary.” 🌍

In times of climate stress, taking care of your own mental health isn’t selfish. It’s essential. When we support ourselves emotionally, we’re better able to support our families, our communities, and the world our kids are growing up in.

01/20/2026

I wrote for anyone who has felt the weight of eco-anxiety and wondered how to stay grounded, hopeful, and engaged without burning out.

Inside, you’ll find practical tools, real stories, and evidence-based ways to build resilience, deepen connection, and make room for joy even in uncertain times.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has supported this work, and I hope the book can be a steady companion for you and the people you care about.

Order your copy at www.survivingclimateanxiety.com

01/15/2026

📰 Breaking News for Parents:

The endless cycle of climate headlines can weigh heavily on you, and on the way you talk with your kids about the world.

Here's a healthier way to cope, for yourself and for your family.

01/13/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park Seward Park on Thursday, January 15th at 7pm for a conversation about Surviving Climate Anxiety.

We’ll talk about what it means to care deeply about the planet and care for your own mental health, how to steady your nervous system, clarify your environmental identity, and find a grounded path through these times.

Art and music are important too! I'll be accompanied by cellist Lori Goldston music

The event is free and open to everyone. There will be a Q&A and book signing afterward, and I’d love to meet you.

If you can, please RSVP using the link in the comments. It helps the store know how many books and chairs to set out, but it’s not required. All are welcome.

Hope to see you there. 🌍

01/08/2026

You don’t have to carry the weight of fixing the planet to care deeply about it.

What you can do is take care of yourself—so you can stay present, grounded, and emotionally available for the people who depend on you. In , I offer tools to help parents manage climate worry, adapt to change, and model resilience rather than overwhelm.

Caring for yourself is part of caring for your family—and the future they’re growing into.

Surviving Climate Anxiety is available wherever you get books.

01/06/2026

Facing the climate crisis as a family can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re trying to stay steady for the people you love.

One of the core ideas I share in is that expanding our capacity to hold difficult emotions doesn’t shut us down. It can actually open us up.

Open us to our values.
Open us to deeper meaning.
Open us to the connections that sustain us.

When we learn to navigate these feelings with guidance and compassion, we model resilience for our children and support one another in healthier, more grounded ways.

If you’re looking for tools to help your family cope and stay hopeful, Surviving Climate Anxiety is available now wherever books are sold.

01/02/2026

The big question is: What do I need to do to adapt to climate change? 🌍

In Surviving Climate Anxiety, I talk about creating your own personal “IPCC” or your Individual Problems with Climate Change Report.

That means understanding how climate change affects you, your family, and your community, and thinking ahead about what to prepare for.
It’s not about fear. It’s about awareness, care, and resilience.

I walk you through this in , out now: https://www.survivingclimateanxiety.com/ -window

12/31/2025

Just a shout out to you on New Year’s Eve — where you are — and here’s to what we’re going to accomplish next year!

12/30/2025

As this year comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you.

To everyone who read Surviving Climate Anxiety, whether you moved slowly through it, shared it with a friend, or found a single idea that stayed with you, I’m deeply grateful.

And to those who showed up to the conversations and events, bringing your presence, questions, and openness, thank you for turning the book into something living and communal.

What has meant the most these past months is the sense of connection. People willing to face hard realities together with care, honesty, and hope. That shared willingness is grounding in ways I don’t take for granted.

Wishing you rest, steadiness, and moments of meaning as we step into the year ahead.

12/26/2025

Get your copy of via the link in the comments. 🌎

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