Join us to deepen your de-escalation skills and take your practice to the next level. Connect with other library staff and leave with advanced strategies and techniques ready to implement in your library. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is bringing an Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshop to library staff across the state. Open to all library staff, workshops will be held from late September through December, and in February and March.
- Check-in and continental breakfast: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshop: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshop is a half-day workshop crafted for library staff in Texas public libraries who work directly with the public. This workshop expands upon TSLAC's 2025 workshop series covering the basics of de-escalation and personal safety led by Marty Reinsel, an experienced clinical educator and consultant with over 25 years of expertise in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. This time Marty will be joining us in person!
This advanced session will focus on navigating complex interactions, managing intense emotional escalation, and applying trauma-informed strategies to real-world library scenarios. Participants are highly encouraged to have completed the introductory session before attending.
Ways to view the introductory session:
- Online, asynchronous recording available soon
- Live, online sessions - Sept. 3, 1:00 p.m. or Sept. 9, 10:00 a.m.
Earn 3 TSLAC Continuing Education hours while:
- Deepening your knowledge and skills around de-escalation.
- Connecting with peers from your region.
- Expanding your toolkit of strategies for managing challenging interactions with confidence and care.
Any library staff member is welcome to attend. Each individual planning to attend must register.
- A continental breakfast will be provided.
- Registration closes exactly one week before each workshop.
- A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address provided.
- More details will be emailed to you a few weeks ahead of the workshop.
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