[yscon] [EXTERNAL] : Re: [External] Re: Trauma informed practice & resources

Wed Jan 24 07:09:00 PST 2018

Thanks, Cathy!

Carrie  :)

On Wed, Jan 24, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) <
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> wrote:

> As we share resources, just a note that I’m compiling a list of all things
> posted and will share that out to you all for your files.
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> *Cathy Lancaster*
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> Youth Services Coordinator
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> Library of Michigan
> 702 W. Kalamazoo St.
> Lansing, MI 48915
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> *From:* yscon [mailto:yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf
> Of *Margarida, Danielle (DOA)
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9:33 AM
> *To:* Rockwell, Jasmine K <jasmine.rockwell at ncdcr.gov>; Carrie Sanders
> -MSL- <carrie.sanders at maryland.gov>; King-Oaks, Krista (KDLA) <
> Krista.King-Oaks at ky.gov>
> *Cc:* yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> *Subject:* Re: [yscon] [EXTERNAL] : Re: [External] Re: Trauma informed
> practice & resources
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>
> Krista, I keep writing and rewriting this email trying to find something
> comforting to say and I’ve got nothing. This completely and totally sucks
> (the only work friendly way to put it) and my heart hurts for you and
> everyone impacted by this tragedy. It’s hard not to feel helpless when
> something like this happens, but you are one of those helpers that Mr.
> Rogers reminded us to look for in times of crisis. I’m sure you are
> bringing more comfort than you even know just by being present, listening,
> and reaching out.
>
>
>
> As for resources, the first thing that comes to mind is this web page
> <http://www.vegaspbs.org/kids-families/resources-help-families-cope/>
> that Las Vegas PBS put together after last fall’s shooting. Early Childhood
> Investigations also has a recorded webinar called Trauma-Informed Early
> Education Classroom Design: Designing Child and Family-Friendly Spaces for
> Recovery from Trauma
> <https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/presentations/trauma-informed-early-education-classroom-design-designing-child-family-friendly-spaces-recovery-trauma-ileen-henderson/>.
> I haven’t viewed it yet, so I’m not sure how applicable it will be to the
> public library, but perhaps the presenter could provide a library specific
> presentation.
>
>
>
> Hugs from the East Coast!
>
>
>
> *******************
>
> Danielle Margarida, Youth Services Coordinator
>
> Office of Library & Information Services
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> Rhode Island Department of Administration
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> One Capitol Hill | Providence, RI  02908-5803
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> 401.574.9309 <(401)%20574-9309> (voice) | 401.574.9320 <(401)%20574-9320>
> (fax) | www.olis.ri.gov
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> [image: veclogo-2018]
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> *From:* yscon [mailto:yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> <yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>] *On Behalf Of *Rockwell,
> Jasmine K
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:57 AM
> *To:* Carrie Sanders -MSL- <carrie.sanders at maryland.gov>; King-Oaks,
> Krista (KDLA) <Krista.King-Oaks at ky.gov>
> *Cc:* yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] : Re: [yscon] [External] Re: Trauma informed
> practice & resources
>
>
>
> Such a sad day for that community Krista. Our hearts grieve with them.
>
>
>
> Excellent ideas Carrie. Quiet(er) but still engaging activities like
> puzzles or games help refocus our minds for a little while.
>
>
>
> Usually when something like this happens, schools bring in counselors for
> anyone who needs to talk. I wonder if the public library could reach out to
> the organizations that provide those counselors and talk about having them
> available for evening hours at the library.
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>
>
> It breaks my heart even more to realize that our librarians today need
> training not just in how to run a library, but also in things like how to
> administer Narcan and trauma care.
>
>
> Hug your loved ones.
>
> Jasmine
>
>
>
> *From:* Carrie Sanders -MSL- [mailto:carrie.sanders at maryland.gov
> <carrie.sanders at maryland.gov>]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:01 AM
> *To:* King-Oaks, Krista (KDLA) <Krista.King-Oaks at ky.gov>
> *Cc:* yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> *Subject:* [External] Re: [yscon] Trauma informed practice & resources
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> Krista,
>
>
>
> My thoughts and prayers to you, your colleagues, and all those touched by
> this terrible tragedy that makes no sense and has changed lives forever.
> Your suggestions are all good ones.  Quiet games or puzzles might be a
> diversion to offer.  Pulling some of the books about emotions/trauma...or
> putting together a book list of these titles to share if a family or
> individual asks. A writing center area, also, is a possibility -- it could
> provide an outlet for those who want to write (letters, make cards for
> those in the hospital, poems) or draw their emotions.
>
>
>
> A place that offers a warm welcome and a safe space is the most important
> thing of all...which we know a library provides.  Thinking of all of you.
> So, so sorry.
>
>
>
> Carrie
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 7:14 PM, King-Oaks, Krista (KDLA) <
> Krista.King-Oaks at ky.gov> wrote:
>
> Good Evening All,
>
> I usually don’t make it a habit of emailing at night, but feelings keep
> washing over me as I check my Facebook timeline and I thought I may be able
> to turn to this amazing pool of wisdom for some guidance...
>
> As you all may know by now, there was a school shooting in Western
> Kentucky; two 15 year old teens are dead, with 19 others wounded and in
> various states of recovery. Still awaiting updates about the son of the
> school librarian who was injured. Another colleague’s child was put into an
> induced coma. Thankfully, the husband and stepchild of my youth services
> librarian at the public library survived without physical injury.
>
> I am in a closed Facebook group with the public library’s branch manager,
> who was formerly their teen librarian. The community is very small and
> rural; town of 30,000. Community resources are far and few between,
> especially when it comes to mental health. She has posted a query about
> what to offer at the library tomorrow, as the schools are closed. I have
> encouraged all of the program suggestions, from movie day for the children,
> to a memorial wall all patrons can interact with - even finding a church or
> regional non profit who may be able to provide meals for the week while
> school is out. I also shared with her an interview with the director of the
> Ferguson (MO) PL about his programs and outreach in the wake of his
> community’s tragedies.
>
> I  am feeling helpless and wish I could just hug her and take away her
> pain, stress, and the weariness of the long days and nights to come.
>
> This led me to start thinking about wider opportunities for training on
> everything from trauma informed care to bibliotherapy, and self care for
> public service staff in the wake of tragedies.
>
> My ask is if any of you have dealt with similar issues or have
> recommendations for resources on any of these topics, from books, to
> trainers, or anything you feel is appropriate.
>
> Thank you so much for sticking with this long message. Now more than ever,
> I deeply appreciate the support of this amazing group of colleagues and
> professionals.
>
> With gratitude,
> Krista
>
> Krista King-Oaks
> Youth Services Consultant
> Library Development Branch
> Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
> (502) 564-1739
> krista.king-oaks at ky.gov
>
> Services provided by the Library Development Branch of KDLA are
> funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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> Carrie Sanders
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> Youth Services Coordinator
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>
> Maryland State Library
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> Baltimore, MD 21223
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Carrie Sanders
Youth Services Coordinator

Maryland State Library
22 S. Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(667) 219-4805 office
carrie.sanders at maryland.gov
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