Starting in April, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions.
The Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work.
Modules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate.
Participants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions.
The course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers.
Each module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795.
Live sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4, 11, 18, and 25 as well as May 2, 9, 16, and 23.
