It’s hard to find a photo to go with this topic. Snuggling cats just make me feel better.
Many of us have learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how the toxic stress encountered in childhood can affect people mentally and physically for the rest of their lives. There are definitely roles for librarians as part of communities to help build resilience. And there are some great evidence-based resources about how to work with people who have experienced trauma. Check out this article about a school that inspired a whole community in Washington to shift the way they work with teens who have experienced trauma. It made me want to learn more! Watch for more information as I learn more and feel compelled to share.
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NOTE: This blog post was written by Nicole Witt, Youth Services Coordinator at D.R. Moon Library-Stanley, based what she learned from the UW Madison iSchool's Continuing Education course Sustainably Grow Your Summer Library Program. Nicole was able to attend this...
I had a heart-breaking conversation with a library director this week who was reeling from a two recent local deaths from suicide, and looking for resources for potential programming to help her community address significant mental health concerns. Lots of...
Storytime Break Activities in Altoona Anyone who has spoken with me about youth services knows that I am a very big proponent of taking breaks from weekly storytime. It gives you a chance to try new things, keeps you from burning out, allows you time to focus on...
