Interventions for the Treatment of Eco-anxiety

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 2, 323 - 332

Fatma Subaşı Turğut , Masum Öztürk

https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1508265

Öz

Accumulating literature predicts that more individuals will begin to experience distress related to climate crisis , so studies on how clinicians can respond to such distress seem important. However, a review of the literature on interventions for eco-anxiety suggests that research is limited and existing studies have weak empirical foundations. Despite the limited literature, we aimed to build a picture of approaches that mental health professionals can use to make informed choices about eco-anxiety intervention. This review aims to provide an understanding of interventions to reduce eco-anxiety by summarising empirical studies and conceptual interventions in this area. Psychoanalytic approaches, grief-focused therapies, group therapies, existential therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and art-focused therapies are among the intervention methods that can be used in clients with eco-anxiety. In addition, holistic approaches such as ecotherapy, encouraging pro-environmental behaviors, and supporting self-care and resilience-building strategies are recommended in the eco-anxiety approach.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Climate Change, Eco-Anxiety, Treatment, Interventions

Eko-anksiyetenin Tedavisine Yönelik Müdahaleler

Öz

Biriken literatür, daha fazla bireyin iklim değişikliğiyle ilgili ruhsal sorun yaşamaya başlayacağını öngörmektedir, bu nedenle klinisyenlerin bu tür sıkıntılara nasıl yanıt verebileceğine dair çalışmalar önemli görünmektedir. Ancak, eko-kaygıya yönelik müdahaleler hakkındaki literatür gözden geçirildiğinde, ne yazık ki araştırmaların sınırlı olduğunu ve mevcut çalışmaların zayıf ampirik temellere sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Sınırlı literatüre rağmen, ruh sağlığı profesyonellerinin eko-kaygı müdahalesi hakkında bilinçli seçimler yapmak için kullanabilecekleri yaklaşımların bir resmini oluşturmayı amaçladık. Bu derleme, bu alandaki ampirik çalışmaları ve kavramsal müdahaleleri özetleyerek eko-kaygıyı azaltmaya yönelik terapötik müdahalelerin anlaşılmasını sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Psikanalitik yaklaşımlar, yas odaklı terapiler, grup terapileri, varoluşçu terapiler, bilişsel davranışçı terapi, kabul ve kararlılık terapisi ve sanat odaklı terapiler eko-anksiyete yaşayan danışanlarda kullanılabilecek müdahale yöntemlerindendir. Ayrıca eko-anksiyete yaklaşımında ekoterapi, çevre yanlısı davranışların teşvik edilmesi ve öz bakım ve dayanıklılık oluşturma stratejilerinin desteklenmesi gibi bütüncül yaklaşımlar önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

İklim Değişikliği, Eko-Anksiyete, Tedavi, Müdahaleler

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