The Great Turning Times http://www.greatturningtimes.org Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:45:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Exploring Community Resiliance http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/08/exploring-community-resiliance/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/08/exploring-community-resiliance/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:43:44 +0000 Kevin http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=1404 Exploring Community Resiliance is a new publication from the CarnegieUK Trust and Fiery Spirits CoP gathers a mix of experience and academic insight into how local communities are learning how to cope – and even thrive – through difficult times. Written in an accessible style its stories highlight experience from Cumbria to the Scottish Highlands, and . . . → Read More: Exploring Community Resiliance]]> Exploring Community Resiliance is a new publication from the CarnegieUK Trust and Fiery Spirits CoP gathers a mix of experience and academic insight into how local communities are learning how to cope – and even thrive – through difficult times.
Written in an accessible style its stories highlight experience from Cumbria to the Scottish Highlands, and from New Orleans to Tooting, London. Web links direct readers to topical references, and a practical guide shows how to run a community workshop on the topic. Available as a free ebook or can be purchased as a print copy.

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/08/exploring-community-resiliance/feed/ 0 Pass it on – Joanna Macy and Norbert Gahbler http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/pass-it-on-joanna-macy-and-norbert-gahbler/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/pass-it-on-joanna-macy-and-norbert-gahbler/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:26:42 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=1023 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pass-Joanna-Macy/dp/1888375833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300358791&sr=1-1

If you’ve not read Joanna Macy’s other books, this is the perfect place to start. If you’re familiar with her work, this is a great refresher.

I found the stories absorbing, uplifting and inspiring. They include details not shared elsewhere. The five stories hang together as a whole and the book is an easy read. Thank you Joanna and . . . → Read More: Pass it on – Joanna Macy and Norbert Gahbler]]> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pass-Joanna-Macy/dp/1888375833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300358791&sr=1-1

If you’ve not read Joanna Macy’s other books, this is the perfect place to start. If you’re familiar with her work, this is a great refresher.

I found the stories absorbing, uplifting and inspiring. They include details not shared elsewhere.
The five stories hang together as a whole and the book is an easy read.
Thank you Joanna and Norbert for offering this fine feast.
Review by Chris Johnstone.

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/pass-it-on-joanna-macy-and-norbert-gahbler/feed/ 0 Spring Issue of Ecotherapy News http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/spring-issue-of-ecotherapy-news/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/spring-issue-of-ecotherapy-news/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:59:15 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=1018 The new issue of Ecotherapy News, the publication of the International Association for Ecotherapy, can now be read at www.ecotherapyheals.com – click on “newsletter” on the top bar. This issue includes articles on…

“Young Professionals in the Field” by Rain Sussman Ken Wilber on Ecopsychology A review of Carolyn Baker’s new book on treating psychological issues relating to cultural and . . . → Read More: Spring Issue of Ecotherapy News]]> The new issue of Ecotherapy News, the publication of the International Association for Ecotherapy, can now be read at www.ecotherapyheals.com – click on “newsletter” on the top bar.
This issue includes articles on…

  • “Young Professionals in the Field” by Rain Sussman
  • Ken Wilber on Ecopsychology
  • A review of Carolyn Baker’s new book on treating psychological issues relating to cultural and environmental collapse, “Navigating the Coming Chaos: A Handbook for Inner Transition.”
  • Craig Chalquist on one of ecotherapy’s key founders, Howard Clinebell
  • A new workshop on Green Couples work
    and more…

We’re also happy to publish articles by YOU about ideas and practices relating to ecotherapy. Articles must be 700 words or less.

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/spring-issue-of-ecotherapy-news/feed/ 0 Reflections on Evolutionary Activism http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/reflections-on-evolutionary-activism/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/reflections-on-evolutionary-activism/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:34:34 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=979 From Tom Atlee, of the Institute of Co-Intelligence, this free e-book . . . → Read More: Reflections on Evolutionary Activism]]> From Tom Atlee, of the Institute of Co-Intelligence, this free e-book is wonderful.

http://www.co-intelligence.org/EvolActivBk.pdf

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/reflections-on-evolutionary-activism/feed/ 0 Some wonderful activity on Ning http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/some-wonderful-activity-on-ning/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/some-wonderful-activity-on-ning/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:22:57 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=903 The ecopsychology ning site is very active, with loads of events and discussion groups. http://ecopsychologyuk.ning.com/

The Heart of Transition Ning is a great venue for those active in the . . . → Read More: Some wonderful activity on Ning]]> The ecopsychology ning site is very active, with loads of events and discussion groups.
http://ecopsychologyuk.ning.com/

The Heart of Transition Ning is a great venue for those active in the Transition movement
http://transitionheart.ning.com/

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/some-wonderful-activity-on-ning/feed/ 0 Work That Reconnects on Facebook http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/work-that-reconnects-on-facebook/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/work-that-reconnects-on-facebook/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:17:48 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=896 If you’re on Facebook, here’s two groups you might be interested in joining.

The Work That Reconnects

page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30282864810&ref=ts

 

Work That . . . → Read More: Work That Reconnects on Facebook]]> If you’re on Facebook, here’s two groups you might be interested in joining.

The Work That Reconnects

page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30282864810&ref=ts

 

Work That Reconnects UK

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_111468605594102&ref=ts

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/work-that-reconnects-on-facebook/feed/ 0 Free booklet on how to protect your children from consumerism http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/free-booklet-on-how-to-protect-your-children-from-consumerism/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/free-booklet-on-how-to-protect-your-children-from-consumerism/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:10:45 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=893 New free guide – ‘Consumer kids – 10 ways to stop your kids wanting more stuff’

Consumerism and advertising are everywhere in modern society and children are particularly vulnerable to their messages.  Children are an important target audience for advertisers, as they have their own spending power, ‘pester power’ over their parents and are the consumers of . . . → Read More: Free booklet on how to protect your children from consumerism]]> New free guide – ‘Consumer kids – 10 ways to stop your kids wanting more stuff’

Consumerism and advertising are everywhere in modern society and children are particularly vulnerable to their messages.  Children are an important target audience for advertisers, as they have their own spending power, ‘pester power’ over their parents and are the consumers of the future.  As a parent it can be a source of real concern that one’s children are becoming too materialistic, and it can be difficult to know what to do in the face of the onslaught of messages from advertisers.

To help parents address this, Life Squared have published a new guide exploring how we can help our children think for themselves and become people rather than consumers.

Click here <http://www.lifesquared.org.uk/component/content/article/1-latest-news/165-consumer-kids>  to find out more and download it.

lifesquared.org.uk also have other free publications for download – see http://www.lifesquared.org.uk

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]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/free-booklet-on-how-to-protect-your-children-from-consumerism/feed/ 0 A Better World is Possible http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/a-better-world-is-possible-by-bruce-nixon/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/a-better-world-is-possible-by-bruce-nixon/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:09:10 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=889 What needs to be done and how we can make it . . . → Read More: A Better World is Possible]]> What needs to be done and how we can make it happen

http://www.brucenixon.com/pdf/abetterworld.pdf

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/a-better-world-is-possible-by-bruce-nixon/feed/ 0 Beyond You and Me http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/beyond-you-and-me/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/beyond-you-and-me/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:07:10 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=887 An inspiring guide to building community.

Part of the Gaia Education four keys series – which are all downloadable as pdf’s for . . . → Read More: Beyond You and Me]]> An inspiring guide to building community.

Part of the Gaia Education four keys series – which are all downloadable as pdf’s for free.Available at:
http://gaiaeducation.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=66

]]> http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/beyond-you-and-me/feed/ 0 ‘How to Action’ Handbook from Transition US http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/how-to-action-handbook-from-transition-us/ http://www.greatturningtimes.org/2011/03/how-to-action-handbook-from-transition-us/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:04:46 +0000 Editor http://www.greatturningtimes.org/?p=885 This easy to read handbook gives some great inspiring examples of . . . → Read More: ‘How to Action’ Handbook from Transition US]]> This easy to read handbook gives some great inspiring examples of transition culture.

http://www.transitionus.org/sites/default/files/HowTo_ActionHandbook_v1%200.pdf

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