PROFILE

Lea Barbett

Lea Barbett, Ph.D., works as a researcher and lecturer in community psychology with a focus on the human-nature relationship at FernUniversität in Hagen. Applying a community psychological lens to topics like nature connectedness, mindful engagement in nature, and biodiversity conservation, their work prioritizes an understanding of humans within their social groups and societal structures, as well as practical applications of psychological theory and empirical findings.

Five Families Who Learned How to Bridge Differences Together

In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how five families fostered skills for dialogue and understanding across group lines.
Happiness Break: The Unexpected Joy of Slow Looking

What happens when you linger and look closely at a piece of art? Nathalie Ryan, an educator from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., guides us through a slow looking practice shown to help deepen your sense of awe, presence, and connection.

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