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Librarians and Library Staff Trauma Support Group

Date & Time
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Meetup Description

In the years post the Covid-19 pandemic, librarians are facing trauma at their workplaces almost daily. From verbal abuse, aggressive and violent patrons, to censorship issues and more, we are often tasked with duties and situations we never imagined we'd be assigned -which often lead to trauma, PTSD and mental health challenges. 

Join us for this in-person opportunity to discuss difficult situations you may have faced in the library, share the things you've found helpful for protecting your own emotional and mental wellbeing, and make connections with others to help build your network of supportive colleagues.

 The group will meet in Union County, but surrounding counties are welcome! 

If you are planning to attend our meetup, please fill out this Google form so we have a better idea of attendance. We also invite you to fill out the form if you would like to attend, but can't because of the date and time so we can gain a better understanding of how to best schedule these meetups. If your library is interested in hosting, please let us know! 

Meetup Host(s)
Brie Mintz
Contact Phone #
908-227-8829
Library/Organization Name
Springfield Free Public Library
Location (Address)
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield NJ 07083

Trauma Response Support Group

Date & Time
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Meetup Description

In the years post the Covid-19 pandemic,  librarians are facing trauma at their workplaces almost daily. From verbal abuse, aggressive and violent patrons, to censorship issues and more, we are often tasked with duties and situations we never imagined we'd be assigned -which often lead to trauma, PTSD and mental health challenges. 

This meetup seeks to provide a community of support, resources and a place to discuss our mental well-being with a group of our peers. This group will meet in Union County, but surrounding counties are welcome! 

If you are planning to attend our meetup, please fill out this Google form so we have a better idea of attendance. We also invite you to fill out the form if you would like to attend, but can't because of the date and time so we can gain a better understanding of how to best schedule these meetups. 

Meetup Host(s)
Brie Mintz
Contact Phone #
908-227-8829
Library/Organization Name
Springfield Free Public Library
Location (Address)
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield NJ 07083

Amy Behr-Shields

Director
Summit Free Public Library
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
Library Administration
Human Resources
Presentations & Public Speaking
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hello! My name is Amy Behr-Shields and I am the Director of the Summit Free Public Library.

Mary Catherine

School Librarian
Linden Public Schools
NJ - County
UNION
Areas of Expertise
Youth Services
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
School
About Me

Hi, I am currently working as a Children's librarian in the Linden Public School System.  I manage 8 schools in the district.  

St. Rocco's Emergency Family Shelter

County (Counties) Served

Phone: 973-286-4175
Website: http://www.ccannj.com/st_rocco.php

St. Rocco's Emergency Family Shelter provides short-term shelter to homeless women with children including three meals a day. Services include supportive individual counseling, educational workshops, instruction in parenting skills, referral to community resources, assistance with job and housing placement, and referrals for mental health and substance abuse services.

Days & Hours of Operation: Staff on site Staff on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Eligibility: Shelter for homeless women with children

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