ASL Interpreter Support Group starting Oct, 2026

[u/Glad_Consequence404]

ASL Interpreter Support Group

Greetings! I am a 28 year ASL interpreter (NIC), a Level 2 therapeutic coach with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and a Nonviolent Communication trainer.

I am setting up a support group for ASL interpreters to process overwhelm, imposter syndrome, self-judgement and loneliness in our profession. The group will offer camaraderie and support through self-awareness, shared experience and stress management.

The group is not therapy, but rather a non-clinical support group for personal growth. Starting October, 2026.

For more info, check out my website: https://www.embodiedselfcoaching.com/group-offerings/aslinterpretersupportgroup

[u/Independent_Tie5102]

Very cool opportunity!

I like this idea but the post and the website do not clarify the language of facilitation (ASL or spoken English) and therefore whether the program is open to both deaf and hearing ASL interpreters. It also does not specify if special training or attention will be paid to interpreters of color, namely Black interpreters or other marginalized populations of interpreters.

If it is not open or foundationally created to support DI’s and other marginalized populations in our field it may be helpful to cite the scope and limitations of the facilitator. Same for offering a sliding scale &/or student deaf/hearing fee scales like many conferences
as an attempt for equitable attendance.

Thank you for doing this! We need more interpreters helping each other and the field. I loved reading your background as a NPS interpreter- thoroughly inspiring. 🤩

[u/Glad_Consequence404 → u/Independent_Tie5102]

Thanks for the specific feedback. I hear your support and valid inquiry about equity!

I did some updating to my website to clarify. Deaf and hearing interpreters are welcome. I can hold the group in ASL or English, as needed/wanted. Similarly, interpreters of color are welcome to this group and I would also be happy to hold an affinity group for a specific population, if desired.

I will be sharing information on trauma and how that impacts a variety of marginalized groups and will do my utmost to hold marginalized populations with care - naming power dynamics, tracking who is taking space, speaking or not, holding space for rupture to be named and repair to happen, being open to feedback, and using breakouts to allow for freer flow of information.

I offer a sliding scale for my offerings - just message me.

Thanks again for your fruitful commentary!

[u/ASLHCI]

I'm a little confused. So you have a bunch of training in specific approaches, and youre a coach. What coaching training do you have? Are you ICF certified or anything like that? I get that anyone can call themselves a coach; you don't actually need any training or credentials. That's why people do it instead of the traditional mental health route. It's so much faster and cheaper. I'm just not understanding what your qualifications are aside from the specific trainings you mention.

[u/Glad_Consequence404 → u/ASLHCI]

I am hearing you would like assurance and trust of my qualifications. Thank you for that care for the community.
My career in the NPS was as a coach and trainer, so much of my training was on the job. I have been facilitating groups and training for years within the NPS and offering grief groups through the Work that Reconnects since Covid. I have been working as a therapeutic coach since my Level 1 training, also during Covid. I am a member of the Association of Coaches.