Format: Webinar, original date May 17, 2019
Hosted by: Infopeople, as part of the California State
Library Mental Health Initiative webinar series, Where Compassion Meets
Action
Length: 1 hour
Libraries are uniquely situated to offer a place of safety and
acceptance, an opportunity for connection, and a rich source of
information about mental health and well-being. In this webinar, Barbara
Jessing, Mental Health Practitioner and Family Therapist, presents
an overview of the concept of trauma informed care and how it applies to
the library. We explore the definition and meaning of trauma and
the related concept of toxic stress, how it affects early development,
and how it can leave a lifelong impact on mental and physical
well-being. When we understand the roots of traumatic stress, we are
better able to mobilize the positive forces of resilience and create
environments that contribute to healing. We also discuss literary
aspects of trauma and resilience.
Presented by: Barbara
Jessing
