Earth
Welcome
to a space to breathe,
to be with Time
and to consider how you connect to the land beneath your feet.
My research is considering the emergence of a relational approach to Earth within systemic practice.
It’s an inquiry to be explored in one-to-one and group settings,
in-person, on-land,
with human and more-than-human participants, in acknowledgement of the less-than-human treatment suffered by many of Earth’s inhabitants.
This webpage is a means of connection,
like grass running down the hillside from craggy rocks,
to greet you
and to thank you
for your place in this research.
Research
Whether you’re a systemic
practitioner who already uses
a relational approach to Earth
within their practice,
or part of a workshop,
your contribution will enrich
the materials gathered during
the research.
Through sharing our stories
sensing into our physicality,
inquiring into our emotions,
and sitting with silence
we’ll explore the effect of Earth-aware practice,
mainly through conversation, and possibly through art materials.
Support
Developing a relational approach to Earth can provoke different feelings, some can be positive but others, such as sadness or anxiety, can be troubling.
After your research experience you may want to talk about your feelings with someone who has experience in this area. The Climate Psychology Alliance has information that you may find helpful and you’ll find links below to coaches who have experience in this field and are well-qualified to offer support. Click on their names to be taken to their sites.
The land beneath your feet.
The land beneath your feet.
The earth.scot badge was created to communicate a relational approach to earth.
The sunset represents the feeling of excitement when I connect with Earth.
The ripples in Ocean represent the feeling of centred-ness within my gut.
The overall ‘place-marker’ effect reminds me of the land beneath my feet.
The crescent of the Moon and Ocean ripples speak of Hydrofeminism.
