Librarians can help you find RESOURCES, but this wording is a dangerous mischaracterization of what a librarian actually is.
@TashaCMN I was under the impression they could. According to my librarian friend they are taught some very simple support techniques nothing for extreme crisis or trauma but like panic or anxiety they can help or has that changed?
@TashaCMN Mischaracterization happens when people problematize mental health as 1 type of condition. Mental health includes social/emotional well being. Gyms offer resources to support physical health. Why can't #libraries or library resources support mental health?
@TashaCMN showing up at my local library to trauma dump on the librarian
@TashaCMN x.com/TashaCMN/statu… by default put in this position -I agree 100% - we are not social workers but we end up doing social work. WE are not babysitters but we end up babysitting. WE are NOT lunch ladies but we end up serving food to kid. The list is endless. #libraries
@TashaCMN x.com/TashaCMN/statu… by default put in this position -I agree 100% - we are not social workers but we end up doing social work. WE are not babysitters but we end up babysitting. WE are NOT lunch ladies but we end up serving food to kid. The list is endless. #libraries
@TashaCMN But, they can. They can offer you a quiet room and let you know when they need you out.
@TashaCMN They can help you formulate searches for books or professional help.