Resilience and Positive Psychology for Librarians

Resilience and Positive Psychology for Librarians aims to empower librarians with vital skills to effectively manage stress and professional challenges. Core topics discussed include understanding and building personal resilience, honing attention management, and implementing positive psychology techniques in the workplace. Participants will learn to develop a personalized resilience plan, which is crucial in fostering a positive, supportive work environment, enhancing both personal and professional growth. This course is designed to address the unique professional pressures library workers face.

By participating in this course, you will:

• Learn techniques to develop your resilience, enabling you to handle professional and personal challenges more effectively.
• Gain insights into positive psychology principles, applying them to create a more positive work environment.
• Create a tailored plan to maintain and improve your mental well-being in your professional context.

Helen Rimmer owns The Kind Brave Leader training company and is the former Head of Library and Archives Service at the University of Westminster, having previously held roles at different levels at Royal Holloway, City University, INTO UEA, and University of Brighton. She is passionate about building a kinder world, improving wellbeing, compassionate leadership, and flexible working. Helen has a PGCert in the Psychology of Kindness and Wellbeing at Work from the University of Sussex and is sharing her knowledge through her The Kind Brave Leader project. She has many years’ experience in teaching and instruction, including online, primarily in roles as a subject librarian.

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.