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Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.

is 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.
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Environmental Books

A Few More Environmental Books From 2025 We Couldn’t Let You Miss

Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.
December 16, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.
Environmental Books

New Wildlife Books for Children and Teens (That Adults May Find Interesting Too)

These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our shared environment.
December 5, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our shared environment.
Environmental Books

14 Incredible New Books to Inspire Your Friends and Family in the Year Ahead

These beautifully produced new books — covering art and photography, cooking, crafts, and more — celebrate our wildlife, health, and sustainable ways to care for our environment.
November 6, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These beautifully produced new books — covering art and photography, cooking, crafts, and more — celebrate our wildlife, health, and sustainable ways to care for our environment.
An arrangement of tan/brown mushrooms growing out of a green fern bank.
Environmental Books

Mysterious Mushrooms: New Books About the Fabulous Fruit of the Fungi

These 10 books celebrate and educate us about Earth’s most fascinating gift to humans and wildlife.
October 15, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These 10 books celebrate and educate us about Earth’s most fascinating gift to humans and wildlife.
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
by
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.

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