Trauma Informed Librarianship

$250.00

Dates: February 3 - March 2

Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs

This course introduces the idea of trauma informed care to those working in libraries or all types. It reviews the six principles of trauma-informed care and how they work together ultimately creating a trauma responsive workforce and organization. It covers the four R’s of trauma informed care and the three concepts of trauma-informed practice. This course uses readings, reflections, activities, and discussion to guide learners through the concepts, dynamics, and practices we address. This course is part of the Certificate in Disability Access and Inclusion.

Learning objectives:

  • Cultivate awareness of trauma and its lifelong effects on the general population with an emphasis on how we, as library workers, can best support the information needs of our community.
  • Enhance understanding and create empathy for others as part of our professional practice.
  • Appraise behaviors in the community, organization, and in oneself that may be trauma responses and develop mitigation plans for improvement.
  • Integrate knowledge skills and attitudes from this class into your professional practice and workplace.

Course Information

Session

Credits

1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs

Registration dates

We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment.

Course Description

This course introduces the idea of trauma informed care to those working in libraries or all types. It reviews the six principles of trauma-informed care and how they work together ultimately creating a trauma responsive workforce and organization. It covers the four R’s of trauma informed care and the three concepts of trauma-informed practice. This course uses readings, reflections, activities, and discussion to guide learners through the concepts, dynamics, and practices we address. This course is part of the Certificate in Disability Access and Inclusion.

Learning objectives:

  • Cultivate awareness of trauma and its lifelong effects on the general population with an emphasis on how we, as library workers, can best support the information needs of our community.
  • Enhance understanding and create empathy for others as part of our professional practice.
  • Appraise behaviors in the community, organization, and in oneself that may be trauma responses and develop mitigation plans for improvement.
  • Integrate knowledge skills and attitudes from this class into your professional practice and workplace.

Keri Black

Keri Black is a Professional Leadership Trainer and Consultant located in Ohio. Keri Black holds a Bachelor of Arts in English-Writing from Adrian College and a Master of Liberal Studies in Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Intervention from The University of Toledo. Keri has over a decade of experience in professional speaking and consulting on the topics of: trauma, interpersonal violence, leadership, workplace operations, mediation, human development, mental health, and victimization. Keri is a dynamic educator, having trained thousands across various industries on various topics.

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Special Session

Please contact us to arrange a special session of this class for a group of seven or more, with a negotiable discount, or to be notified when it is next scheduled.

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