f.lux: software to make your life better Mental Health and Public Libraries- An on-demand webinar to learn strategies on making an impact in your community According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2018, 1 in 5 adults experienced mental illness in some form. Accurate information and resources are not always available and can be hard to find. San Diego Public Library saw a need in their community to be this resource and decided to act on it. Their goal was to train their staff in Mental Health First Aid and provide other resources and training to members of their community. These efforts have benefited their community and have better equipped their staff with the tools they need to effectively work with individuals who are living with mental health issues. Join us for this webinar as Joseph Miesner discusses: How Mental Health First Aid provides better understanding of mental illnesses and encourages empathy for those who are sufferingHow to help staff create a "tool kit" of techniques to better assist patrons who are experiencing mental health issuesWays to bring additional services to your library through partnerships
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MindBell (Mindfulness Bell & Meditation Timer) - Apps on Google Play Mindfulness bell and meditation timer for your practice of mindfulness MindBell rings periodically during the day as a mindfulness bell, to give you the opportunity to hold on for a moment and consider what you are currently doing, and in what state of mind you are while you are doing it. According to the Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, this is an effective means of developing mindfulness. Additionally MindBell can be used as a meditation timer. Without advertising and without any network access. IntroductionFor an introduction please take a look at the screenshots in the store or at FAQFind answers to frequently asked questions at MindBell does not remind regularly? Looking for updates? Known device dependend issuesOn devices of some brands (e.g. On devices of some brands (e.g. Wrong language? Permissions RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED (run at startup): To activate MindBell after restarting the phone.
The Loka Initiative - Center for Healthy Minds Partnerships and Public Outreach Ongoing Loka works to engage, inspire, and involve the general public by hosting talks and events that showcase dialogue between senior scientists and senior faith leaders. These events, as well as Loka’s strategic goals, are developed through extensive partnerships across campus, academia, local and global faith communities, and environmental activists and professionals. Loka recently launched a bi-monthly newsletter showcasing faith and indigenous leaders who lead transformative environmental and climate work in order to help lift their voices and reach new audiences. Loka continues to expand its online community-building and information-sharing networks to support the work inspired through public outreach and convenings. Publications Ongoing - Summer 2020 Strategic Convenings and Training Workshops Spring 2020 - Summer 2021 Non-credit online course Fall 2020 – Fall 2022 Biennial Symposium Spring 2021
Focus Time - Activity Tracker & Pomodoro Timer Article- Library Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, Solutions | ALA-APA This article is from the December 2009 issue. By Christine Martin Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition, defines “burnout” as “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” But I didn’t need to tell you that. Chances are, you have developed your own definition of burnout, which tends to be high among those who work in helping professions like library science. Symptoms of Burnout Dawn Rosenberg McKay, a career planning expert who ran a job information center at a large public library for five years, has identified several symptoms of burnout: fatigueirritabilitycrying jagsanxiety attacksloss of appetiteweight gain due to lack of exercise or overeating in reaction to stressteeth grindinginsomnianightmaresincreased drug, alcohol or tobacco useforgetfulnesslow productivityinability to concentrate Needless to say, the last four will not go over well with your employer and co-workers. Causes of Burnout
Mindfulness therapy might help veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder Mindfulness exercises that include meditation, stretching, and acceptance of thoughts and emotions might help veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder find relief from their symptoms. A new collaborative study from the University of Michigan Health System and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System shows that veterans with PTSD who completed an 8-week mindfulness-based group treatment plan showed a significant reduction in symptoms as compared to patients who underwent treatment as normal. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT, combines the practice of cognitive therapy with the meditative approach of mindfulness that stresses an increased awareness of all thoughts and emotions. The study was published online today in Depression and Anxiety. "The results of our trial are encouraging for veterans trying to find help for PTSD," says Anthony P. King says the most noticeable area of improvement for patients in the mindfulness group was a reduction in avoidance symptoms.