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Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.

the senior science writer at The Revelator. Dr. Crary is a psychologist specializing in trauma research and practice. Her focus is on how the environment and climate change affect the human mind, and how healthy natural environments can ease mental suffering and trauma (PTSD). Her research and applications for healing include natural settings for healing, nutrition that encourages healthy brain chemistry, and the spiritual/psychological connection between our environment and trauma recovery. Her virtual environments in Second Life promote education and immersive experiences for healing trauma, and she conducts PTSD support groups in the Pacific Northwest and in the virtual world.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleencraryphd/
Environmental Books

Inspired by Nature: 10 Powerful New Memoirs and Biographies

These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.
September 25, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.
Environmental Books

Wild Reads: 10 New Books that Celebrate Wildlife and Their Environments

From chimpanzees and wolves to snakes and starlings, these new books capture hidden truths about fascinating species — and reveal how to better protect them.
September 5, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
From chimpanzees and wolves to snakes and starlings, these new books capture hidden truths about fascinating species — and reveal how to better protect them.
Climate Change

Freedom of Voice: The Newcomer’s Guide to Organizing A Peaceful and Effective Protest

Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful.
August 12, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful.
Climate Change

Freedom of Voice: Learn From History’s Most Effective Protesters

Our continuing newcomer’s guide to protesting looks at the foundational movements that shape our current and future efforts.
July 23, 2025
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Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Our continuing newcomer’s guide to protesting looks at the foundational movements that shape our current and future efforts.
Climate Change

Freedom of Voice: A Newcomer’s Guide to Safe and Effective Protesting

How to participate in causes you believe in — in a manner that will be noticed, respected, and heard.
July 10, 2025
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Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
How to participate in causes you believe in — in a manner that will be noticed, respected, and heard.
Environmental Books

Summer of Change: New Books to Inspire Environmental Action

America’s summer celebrations are upon us, and these eight books will inspire environmentalists to act for our country and our planet.
June 25, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
America’s summer celebrations are upon us, and these eight books will inspire environmentalists to act for our country and our planet.
Environmental Books

Summer Reads: 10 Environmental Books for Children to Inspire and Engage Their Curiosity

Whether they’re on the beach, in the woods, near a lake, or on the front porch, these new books will inspire kids, teens, and families.
June 4, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Whether they’re on the beach, in the woods, near a lake, or on the front porch, these new books will inspire kids, teens, and families.
Environmental Books

Summer Reads: 10 New Environmental Memoirs, Novels, and Other Energizing Books

Gather up some of these environmentally focused books for your vacation or staycation and enhance your summer break with restorative and refreshing new perspectives.
May 28, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Gather up some of these environmentally focused books for your vacation or staycation and enhance your summer break with restorative and refreshing new perspectives.
Voices

Who Heals the Earth’s Healers? Ways to Avert Burnout for Environmental Advocates

You’re helping nature — but nature also has ways to help you, make you more resilient, and relieve the stress caused by environmental destruction.
May 14, 2025
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Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
You’re helping nature — but nature also has ways to help you, make you more resilient, and relieve the stress caused by environmental destruction.
A lone man stares over the water at twilight
Environmental Books

Feeling Anxiety About Climate Change and Other Environmental Threats? These Five New Books Can Help

Advice to help recharge your momentum and resilience makes these books must-reads for anyone who feels helpless or hopeless about climate chaos.
May 2, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Advice to help recharge your momentum and resilience makes these books must-reads for anyone who feels helpless or hopeless about climate chaos.

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