From Anxiety to Action: EcoAnxiety as a Tool for Action

This session equips teachers with strategies to support students' emotional responses to climate change, helping shift the conversation from despair to hope and transform anxiety into meaningful action. While Alberta's science curriculum begins addressing climate change in Grade 6, this session empowers all teachers, regardless of grade level or subject, to feel more confident and prepared when the topic arises across various outcomes. Session Objectives: 1. Develop skills in addressing the root of climate anxiety 2. Gain familiarity with the design thinking process  3.  Develop skills in using an emotional intelligence tool