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Each of us relates to the more-than-human world in different ways. We may be drawn to its beauty, curious about how it works, emotionally connected to particular places or beings, attentive to its practical value, or moved by a sense of wonder, responsibility, or reverence.
The Biophilic Profile Brings these varied responses together into a snapshot of your relationship with nature. Your profile reflects ten interconnected Biophilic Values shaped by innate tendencies and your individual experiences, cultural influences, and ways of knowing.
**Important ** This is not a test, diagnosis, or personality type. There are no “good” or “bad” profiles or scores. It is a tool designed to inspire reflection, learning, and dialogue.
1. Reflect
Take the Survey, responding to 50 statements about your experience, preferences, and perspectives related to nature
2. Receive
Your personalized profile will show your scores across the ten interconnected Biophilic Values.
3. Explore
Use your profile to consider what you notice, value, and seek through relationships with nature.
4. Apply
Use these insights to inform how you learn, teach, communicate, collaborate, and advocate for the more-than-human world.
Learn more about the 10 biophilic values that make up your connection to the more-than-human realm.
There are many ways to apply the Biophilic Profile to climate advocacy work. Learn more about ways to design campaigns that align with different ways we relate to the more than human realm.
Resources for Application and Research
This is a repository of resources that outline the development of the tool, the ways it has been used, and research that supports the theory.