Journaling for Interpreters

Journaling for Interpreters

This interactive online workshop is designed specifically for sign language interpreters who seek to gain new practices to support self-reflection, skill-development, and enhancing their personal and professional growth. Using science-backed techniques, participants will learn about and practice journaling activities that activate both the left and right brain to be utilized before and after interpreting assignments.

Participants are encouraged to bring a journal (new or old, or even just a pad of paper) to the workshop. By the end of the workshop, interpreters will have developed a toolkit of journaling prompts and practices to help them navigate their professional journeys with greater self-awareness and confidence.

Participants will be able to

• identify benefits of journaling and using creative techniques for self-reflection in both personal and professional settings.
• practice journaling activities to be implemented before and after interpreting assignments
• discuss and develop professional plan to utilize journaling techniques for a variety of settings.

Host or Publisher Heritage Interpreting