All webinars are held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Central time, and are hosted via GoToWebinar or Zoom. Registration is required. Participants must submit a separate registration form for each webinar you are interested in attending. There is no limit to the number of webinars that an individual can attend.
The views expressed in webinars provided by PCI do not necessarily reflect the views or official policies of the State of Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Education, or the Arkansas State Library.
Ideating Programming for Spanish Speakers
August 2, presented by Ana Villalpando
This presentation offers a roadmap on how to ideate programs for Spanish speakers. From analyzing your current services to program development based on asset mapping, community consultation and community partnerships, participants will identify steps to consider for culturally responsive Spanish programming.
As a result of this program, attendees will learn:
- How to conduct a service analysis pertaining usage by Spanish speakers
- The relevance of asset mapping and taking an asset-based approach
- The importance of community members performing as consultants for library programming
Mind-Body Connections and Whole-Person Wellness: The Role of Mindfulness
August 23, presented by Aminda O’Hare
There is a lot of pop psychology around what is and is not “self-care”. From a neuroscience and psychology perspective, a lot of what we know about self-care comes from research on mind-body connections. Mindfulness practices can enhance attention and awareness and increase resilience to stress. In this presentation, we will bulk up your wellbeing toolkit by learning different ways to practice mindfulness that are supported by research.
Attendees will:
- Leave this presentation with an idea on how to practice mindfulness
- Better develop their ability to cope with stress
Reasoning with the Unreasonable Patron: 6 Secrets for Making It Work
August 30, presented by Laura Greco
Unreasonable people can ruin a good day. In truth, you can’t reason with someone unreasonable, and you can’t change their behavior. You can, however, control your behavior and steer theirs in a better direction.
Discover techniques that can help you better manage the situation and preserve your sanity. It starts with you recognizing difficult behavior, you remaining calm and controlled, and a few tactics that de-escalate tense situations.
As a result of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Explain 3 ways they can maintain their calm during a tense exchange
- Name 6 things they can do to deescalate a heated conversation
