Trauma-Informed Libraries -- What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one?

Trauma-Informed Libraries has become a buzz word in the field and seemingly everywhere, but what exactly does it mean? In this webinar, we will take deep dive into providing easy to digest explanations of what it means to be trauma-informed, why does it matter, and simple, actionable steps that professionals working in libraries can take to implement at their libraries from small scale to large scale.

Trauma and traumatic events impact approximately 90% of adults in the United States. And according to the large-scale study conducted in the late 1990s by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, traumatic events that occur in childhood otherwise known as Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impacted 64% of the study participants and that those traumatic events in childhood later impacted health outcomes for adults.

Trauma is ubiquitous, so what do we do about it? Join Bea Forkan and find out.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

• Understand key definitions as it pertains to both trauma and trauma-informed practices.
• Understand the importance of cultivating a trauma-informed philosophy at your organization and as part of your work style.
• Learn how to implement strategies at your organization.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.