tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838654939610805161.post1496385833595926486..comments2012-10-01T11:04:16.874-04:00Comments on Metro DC Lawn and Garden Blog: Do Environmentalists need Shrinks? Here is my answerEric Ecklhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398535194562109699noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838654939610805161.post-55524039703913075092011-11-02T22:47:09.969-04:002011-11-02T22:47:09.969-04:00Agreed, nature IS a good shrink. Sometimes, though...Agreed, nature IS a good shrink. Sometimes, though, there's just not enough hours in the day to get out into nature to unwind!<br /><br />That being said, I'm a strong advocate of getting help around managing any emotional challenge. John Fraser's article really resonated with me, especially given my near-PTSD reactions to mountaintop removal, whale hunting, climate change deniers… well, shoot, just about all of it. While I don't want to temper my passion for environmental advocacy, I believe it is important for all stewards of nature to have the ability to work on and speak about the issues from a scientific aspect rather than an emotional one, in order to maintain credibility. For me, that means having a "toolbox" of stress management techniques and communication skills. Seeing a professional therapist is a great way to obtain (or hone) those skills.<br /><br />Besides, who else is gonna willingly listen to me talk about myself for a whole 50 minutes??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838654939610805161.post-52601243536697059022011-11-02T22:45:42.630-04:002011-11-02T22:45:42.630-04:00Great post, and I couldn't agree more. I have ...Great post, and I couldn't agree more. I have been trying for months now to get a job back in the environmental field after a sabbatical and when I do, I will probably need the ultimate shrink more than ever. Great perspective!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com