3 Ways Library Staff can set Boundaries
Mental Health, Library Staff Support Beatriz De La Espriella Mental Health, Library Staff Support Beatriz De La Espriella

3 Ways Library Staff can set Boundaries

Tackling the delicate balance between assistance and personal space in the library setting can be a challenge for staff. In this blog, I cover 3 strategies for maintaining professionalism while ensuring the needs of both staff and patrons are met. From clear communication to the art of saying no, learn how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries that foster a positive library experience for everyone involved, not just for patrons.

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5 Effective Communication Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patrons
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5 Effective Communication Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patrons

Difficult patrons can make your job feel like tiptoeing on eggshells. But it doesn't have to be this way. It shouldn't be this way. In this blog I cover 5 effective communication strategies that can help difficult conversations turn into opportunities for connection and reduce stress.

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Speak Kindly to Yourself: 5 Strategies to Improve Positive Self-Talk
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Speak Kindly to Yourself: 5 Strategies to Improve Positive Self-Talk

Discover the power of positive self-talk and how it can transform your inner dialogue. Negative self-talk can impact your mental health and well-being. In this blog, I share 5 strategies that can help you cultivate resilience and self-compassion. Learn how mindfulness, challenging negative thoughts, empowering affirmations, self-compassion, and gratitude can reshape your mindset and lead to a more fulfilling life.

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3 Creative Expression Activities in Libraries that promote well-being
Mental Health, Library Staff Support, Patron Support Beatriz De La Espriella Mental Health, Library Staff Support, Patron Support Beatriz De La Espriella

3 Creative Expression Activities in Libraries that promote well-being

Step into a world of creative expression... and what a better place to do it but at your library. From painting emotions to writing your thoughts and even dancing mindfully, I am sharing three creative expression activities that are designed to promote wellbeing in libraries.

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4 Reasons to Advocate for Trauma-Informed Services Training at your Library
Mental Health, Library Staff Support, Patron Support Beatriz De La Espriella Mental Health, Library Staff Support, Patron Support Beatriz De La Espriella

4 Reasons to Advocate for Trauma-Informed Services Training at your Library

Elevate your library with trauma-informed services training. In this week's blog I am going to share 4 reasons to advocate for trauma informed services and discover how trauma-informed approaches can transform patron experience and foster inclusivity in your library.

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3 Steps to Incorporate Journaling to your Daily Routine
Mental Health, Library Staff Support Beatriz De La Espriella Mental Health, Library Staff Support Beatriz De La Espriella

3 Steps to Incorporate Journaling to your Daily Routine

Have you considered journaling but never been able to get started? In this blog I share 3 steps to incorporate journaling into your daily routine. Journaling helped me through my motherhood journey and I hope these 3 steps to incorporate journaling can help you find clarity and peace amidst the chaos of life.

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