Active Hope is different from being hopeful. It involves starting where we are, identifying what we hope for and then taking action to move that way. Drawing on evidence-based approaches to behavior change and community carbon reduction, this talk describes practices to inspire Active Hope in ourselves, in the communities we belong to and in the larger society of which we’re part.
Chris Johnstone is a medical doctor and resilience specializt who for more than two decades has taught and written about the psychology of inspired responses to concerns about the world. Drawing on his experience treating people with addictions, he’s worked closely with the Transition movement in applying insights from health psychology to tackling oil dependence. His books include Active Hope (co-authored with Joanna Macy) and Find Your Power.
Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy
Publisher: New World Library – 2012
Find Your Power: A Toolkit for Resilience and Positive Change
Publisher: Permanent Publications – 2010
Find Your Power: Boost Your Inner Strengths, Break Through Blocks and Achieve Inspired Action
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing – 2006
The Happiness Training Plan: practical strategies for a happier life from the new science of positive psychology
Publisher: Permanent Publications – 2010
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