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Webinar: Rangers & Mental Health
February 23 @ 10 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
The Thin Green Line Foundation UK (TGLF UK), in collaboration with the National Trust UK and us, the European Ranger Federation, invites all fellow rangers to participate in the webinar
PROTECTING NATURE’S PROTECTORS: RANGERS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Fri 23 Feb 2024 | 10.00 – 12.00 GMT (UK Time) / 11.00 – 13.00 CET (Central European Time)
The theme of last year’s World Mental Health Day was ‘Mental health is a universal human right.’ So, let’s talk about it. What mental health issues do rangers face in the UK, Europe and globally? What are the barriers to putting effective support in place, and what can we do about it? In addition to their own mental health, rangers also deal with members of the public that seek places of natural beauty in midst of their struggles. What kind of training and support can prepare rangers to act in such situations?
The discussion will be facilitated by Megan McCubbin, a wildlife photographer and presenter, and Thin Green Line Foundation Ambassador.
Check this flyer for key information, possibility of participation and spread it to your fellow rangers!
Webinar programme
| 10 – 10.15 | 15min | Welcome and introduction by co-organisers
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| 10.15 – 11.45 | 1h30min | Ranger roundtable and discussion / QA with the audience
What kind of mental health issues do rangers face? Sharing personal experiences of different types of stress – and what has helped to overcome or cope? What difficulties and barriers have you encountered in putting support in place? How could we improve support and cooperation on mental health related issues? What good practices exists – and could be shared and mainstreamed? Facilitator: Megan McCubbin | Thin Green Line Foundation UK Ambassador Rangers and related professionals:
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| 11.45 – 12.00 | 15min | Closing and thank you
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