“Talk about it.”
Stacking resources now so that the next generation is climate resilient.
Portland, Oregon | Vancouver, Washington | Cascadia Pacific Northwest
#StriveToThrive
Increase the ability to cope.
Our focus is to equip people to mindfully adapt to climate change.
Unpack individual perspectives
Climate anxiety peer support meetings facilitated by an experienced climate resilience educator.
Adults, seniors, GenZ (and youth, upon request).
Held every 5th day of the month; the Circles are private and validate feelings amongst participants. Virtually and in person at various locations. 3 formats available: a classic, experiences, and topics Climate Circles.
CLIMA-sphere
Network PNW
Are you working towards building community awareness & encouraging climate conversations in the Pacific Northwest? The CLIMA-sphere is a once-a-month networking space for practitioners having climate conversations about the changes coming as we adapt to our way of life.
community outreach
Our 2 programs build empowerment. Strength comes from knowledge and building relationships. Find us having climate conversations at a local event! To inquire about having us table at your next event: official@cascadiastack.com See our community-events page.
What is a Climate Emotions Circle?
no agenda
We practice well-being skills, as we process feelings on the “poly-crisis” of the 21st century.
every 5th day of each month.
Find a time and day that works for your schedule, just one hour.
What kind of emotions to expect?
The Climate Emotions Wheel was created by the Climate Mental Health Network in collaboration with Panu Pihkala, a researcher at the University of Helsinki. The wheel is based on Pihkala's 2022 paper, Toward a Taxonomy of Climate Emotions. Listen to a podcast interview about this visual representation.
How does climate change make you feel?
An exhibition of letters written by Australia’s leading climate researchers. circa 2015.
How does climate anxiety manifest in us?
PODCAST: with Dr. Britt Wray, of gives an overview of climate anxiety and its impact on people, explaining the concept of solastalgia. (2024)
Initial expressions are subtle. Unaddressed, the feelings could lead to:
Strains on social relationships Work burnout, short temper, withdrawing, dropping out from activities, family planning- not having kids.
What is ecoanxiety or ecogrief? The feeling of nervousness, sadness, or mourning about the current and projected impacts of climate change.
Overindulging, overshopping, oversleeping, and abusing substances
Depression and anxiety
Becoming aggressive (at a rally) with others/things
Extreme depression or suicidal thoughts (dial 988)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most frequently observed impacts of natural disaster events. Those already experiencing PTSD have an increased reaction to climate events.
Community displacement and migration can occur when entire communities face relocation due to climate change or extreme events. Many people lack the capacity and resources to relocate, which causes additional mental health burdens. Instances of PTSD are likely to double in these situations.
How can we cope?
By Tamara Staton, Climate Resilience Educator and former Climate Resilience Circle facilitator, November-April 2023-24.
The experts suggest finding a community to participate in Climate Circles, as a regular routine of building personal climate resilience.
Based on the work of Renee Lertzman.
“Through slowing down, becoming more embodied, and feeling our feelings, we can create a moment between an event and our reaction to said event.”
— LaUra Schmidt, How to Live in a Chaotic Climate, 2023
Land acknowledgement
We see the displacement and genocide of Native Peoples by colonial settlers as harm that may never be forgotten. The work of Cascadia Stack takes place on the lands where people once lived sustainably, with pride and harmony with nature. The communities and summer encampments along the Columbia and Willamette rivers were the place of harvest and home amongst the plentiful natural resources of the area for thousands of years. We support the work to respect and restore this stolen land.
Diversity and Inclusion is a major focus of our programs. Read our principles in entirety at this link below.Community
Look out for Cascadia Stack in the community
Let’s talk about personal climate resilience. Check out our Community Events page to see us exhibiting or visiting a local event.
Lower Columbia River
Portland, Oregon
Vancouver, Washington
Stacking your resources.
Climate grief peer support gatherings for the Pacific Northwest.