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Workshop Description:
This workshop focuses on emotional wellness and how to create it in the moment of stressful interpreting situations. Key topics include:
Understanding the impact of stress and microaggressions on interpreters.
In-the-moment techniques for emotional regulation.
Turning stressful challenges into opportunities for growth.
Long-term strategies for maintaining emotional well-being.
Educational Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify the detrimental effects of stress and micro-aggressions on emotional well-being.
Implement techniques for immediate emotional regulation.
Develop strategies for transforming stress into growth opportunities and mental fitness.
Presenter Bio:
Michelle Dunston is a nationally certified sign language interpreter with nearly 18 years of experience, as well as a Certified Life and Performance Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Stress Recovery Coach. She is also certified in energy work. Through her own interpreting experience, Michelle learned how deeply the emotions of others could impact her focus, performance, and well-being. Recognizing that many interpreters face the same challenge, she became passionate about helping colleagues develop emotional resilience to reduce burnout.
Michelle’s workshops combine science-backed stress recovery techniques with practical, real-world tools that can be used immediately on and off the job. Her mission is to empower interpreters and other professionals to create calm in the midst of chaos, protecting their well-being while enhancing focus, accuracy, and professional longevity.
Disclaimer:
Should you require any accommodations, please contact us at kayla@signlanguagestudiosllc.com. This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.25 GS CEUs, at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.
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*Upon purchasing this workshop, you will receive an email with the Zoom link for the workshop. Please keep this email saved*