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Advice from a climate therapist: Touch grass. (No, really.)

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Briefings

A climate therapist named Leslie Davenport shares that clients often feel disconnected from nature despite caring for it, citing a client named Emma who experienced a profound emotional 'homecoming' while listening to mountain owls in Colorado. The article suggests that direct, visceral engagement with nature—like touching grass or listening to birdsong—restores connection and sustains mental health, offering practical tips such as daily sensory pauses and reciprocal care for plants and animals.

Key points

• A client named Emma experienced a deep emotional 'homecoming' while listening to mountain owls in Colorado, feeling tears of joy rather than sadness.
• Leslie Davenport advises that clients often feel disconnected from nature despite caring for it, suggesting direct engagement like listening to birdsong restores connection and sustains mental health.

Context

Leslie Davenport, a licensed therapist, explains that clients often pursue climate careers but struggle with emotional detachment, citing a client named Emma who felt a profound emotional connection to nature while in Colorado.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single client named Emma and a single article from Grist dated October 16, 2026. The article does not provide data on the number of clients treated, specific statistics on climate anxiety, or long-term outcomes of the recommended practices.

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