"The Climate Emotion Wheel" - An exercise to address climate anxiety inspired by Boal's forum theatre

Authors

• Talin Abadian, California State University, Northridge

Abstract

The goal of this exercise is to provide students a space to articulate these complex emotions, engage in collaborative problem-solving with their peers, reclaim a sense of agency and empowerment by exploring meaningful action collectively while also highlighting individual responsibilities towards the environment. This exercise can be used effectively to demonstrate the power of Boal’s Forum Theatre as a tool for collaborative problem-solving and communal rehearsing of solutions to real-world challenges.

First Page

55

Last Page

57

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Recommended Citation

Abadian, T. (2026). "The Climate Emotion Wheel" - An exercise to address climate anxiety inspired by Boal's forum theatre. Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal, 49(1), 55-57. https://doi.org/10.56816/2471-0032.1188