Let's Talk Mental Health for Library Staff: Beyond Self-Care 

Library staff are vital community contributors, yet recent changes have heightened stress, risking burnout and mental health challenges. Prioritizing their well-being is crucial for optimal service. This workshop goes beyond conventional self-care, empowering staff with actionable strategies through interactive sessions. Participants will identify mental health signs, build personal resilience, and create customized action plans.

Speaker:

Beatriz De La Espriella
Bea Mindful Coaching, LLC
[email protected]

Beatriz De La Espriella is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health expert in anxiety, stress, and trauma. Beatriz works with individuals and libraries to improve the mental health and well-being of library staff, so they can feel empowered to serve their community and thrive personally and professionally. She provides training and coaching to libraries on trauma-informed services, mindfulness, self-care, and more. Beatriz developed a Trauma-Informed Services Professional Development Curriculum that highlights the prevalence of trauma and provides library staff with essential skills to recognize and respond to trauma. Beatriz launched the Empowered, Confident, and Thriving: A Mental Wellness Program for Library Staff that focuses on promoting mental well-being by prioritizing self, building resilience, and gaining the tolls and strategies needed to navigate life's challenges. 

Track:

Wellness/Mental Health