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Assessment Instruments
What is a Climate Cafe?
Climate Cafés are free, friendly, and informal gatherings where students and community members can discuss the impact of the climate crisis in a supportive and respectful space. While your voice is important and wanted in these meetings, you’re welcome to say as much or as little as you feel comfortable with on any given day!
While talking about the climate crisis can bring up strong emotions, this is a conversational space, not a form of therapy. However, if you need a moment to transition back into daily life, or you have any questions about your experience in our Climate Café, our facilitators are more than happy to sit with you.
What can I expect?
Great question! Climate Cafés normally begin with a few minutes to settle in. You’ll write out your name tag, share your pronouns, and get to know the Wellness Impact Team and your café-mates before you dive in.
Next, you’ll hear more about the Wellness Impact Lab and it’s mission, learn more about Climate Cafés and what they’re all about, and help set some ground rules for the meeting so everyone feels supported and safe throughout the discussion.
Once the group is on the same page, the Café facilitators will lead you through an activity meant to help spark a climate-related conversation. Once the activity is complete, you’ll be part of a lively discussion on eco-emotions, the personal and community impact of the climate crisis, or wherever the discussion takes you.
Remember, everything you say in the group will be confidential, and you’re welcome to say as much or as little as you like. You also won’t be pressured into taking a specific action, agreeing to any specific ideology or plan, or being led to a specific outcome. Simply come and share your thoughts with like-minded people!
