The 2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting is a virtual event aimed at enhancing the delivery of interpreting services to Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals in mental health settings. Attendees can expect interactive presentations and discussions designed to optimize interpreting practices. The summit will feature a variety of sessions, including introspection and influence in interpreting, understanding mental health conditions, and effective communication strategies. Notable speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their expertise, providing valuable insights into the field of mental health interpreting.
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2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting
The 2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting is a virtual event designed to enhance interpreting services for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals in mental health contexts. It will feature interactive presentations and discussions.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
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Conference Dates: December 5–6, 2025
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
2axend
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: info@2axend.com
Phone: (224) 300-0494
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will take place over two days, starting on December 5, 2025, with sessions such as 'Matching Thought Worlds' and 'Mental Health Interpreting Fish Bowl'. The second day includes topics like 'Bridging Understanding' and 'The Mental Health Interpreter's Toolkit'. Each day concludes with a wrap-up session.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Diana Cho
Diana Cho is an ASL tutor and life coach, focusing on skill and confidence growth in ASL learners and professionals.
Elizabeth Ayers, MS RDMS RVT
Elizabeth Ayers is a Deaf-born sonographer and clinical instructor with over 25 years of experience, advocating for ASL in STEM.
Eric Epstein
Eric Epstein is an ASL consultant and educator with research featured in the New York Times, focusing on advanced ASL.
Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, MSCP
Dr. Jaime Wilson is a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and neuropsychologist, known for his work in inclusive practice.
Jeremy Quiroga, MFA, CDI
Jeremy Quiroga is a Certified Deaf Interpreter and workshop leader, specializing in medical interpreting.
Kellynette Gomez, LCSW
Kellynette Gomez is a social worker and advocate, focusing on community care and communication access for Deaf individuals.
Leslie Pertz, LCSW, PMH-C, NIC, RYT-200
Leslie Pertz is a mental health clinician specializing in reproductive psychotherapy and trauma, with a background in ASL interpreting.
Nigel Howard
Nigel Howard is an instructor and international sign interpreter, advocating for Deaf culture and accessibility.
Trenton Marsh, CDI
Trenton Marsh is a Certified Deaf Interpreter with a focus on medical interpreting, based in Salt Lake City.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Participants can earn up to 1.0 CEUs through interactive sessions and discussions.
Other Links and Information
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