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Current Workshop Opportunities

All workshops are scheduled for Eastern Time Zone

  • Unshackle This Moment: Letting Go to Move Forward
    Unshackle This Moment: Letting Go to Move Forward
    Unshackle This Moment: Letting Go to Move Forward
    Sat, Feb 28
    Zoom
    To unshackle is to release. To move toward that release, we must first examine the restraints we place on our own lives—the sources of our stress and the ways we regulate our response to it. Without awareness, there can be no change.
  • Behind the Scenes: What No One Told You About Deaf Mental and Behavioral Health
    Behind the Scenes: What No One Told You About Deaf Mental and Behavioral Health
    Behind the Scenes: What No One Told You About Deaf Mental and Behavioral Health
    Sat, Mar 14
    Flint Association of the Deaf
    This 5-hour intensive workshop offers an unfiltered look at what truly happens in Deaf mental health and behavioral health setting, beyond what textbooks, training programs, ethics training, or even media typically cover.
  • From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    Sun, Mar 15
    Zoom
    What are the qualities of an ASL to English interpretation that make it sound natural? James will guide participants each week in examining the linguistic choices interpreters make and share strategies for delivering accurate, nuanced interpretations that align with the speaker's intent.
  • From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    Sun, Mar 29
    Zoom
    What are the qualities of an ASL to English interpretation that make it sound natural? James will guide participants each week in examining the linguistic choices interpreters make and share strategies for delivering accurate, nuanced interpretations that align with the speaker's intent.
  • From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills
    Sun, Apr 05
    Zoom
    What are the qualities of an ASL to English interpretation that make it sound natural? James will guide participants each week in examining the linguistic choices interpreters make and share strategies for delivering accurate, nuanced interpretations that align with the speaker's intent.
  • The Living Room – HerStory Workshop
    The Living Room – HerStory Workshop
    The Living Room – HerStory Workshop
    Sat, Apr 11
    Western Michigan University
    Interpreters are often present during some of the most vulnerable moments in Deaf survivors’ lives, yet often lack specialized training & Deaf-specific violence dynamics. This workshop will equip interpreters with tools to interpret ethically while prioritizing access, safety, and survivor dignity.
  • From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills **5:30pm-8:30pm
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills **5:30pm-8:30pm
    From Meaning to Message: ASL–English Interpretation Skills **5:30pm-8:30pm
    Sun, Apr 26
    Zoom
    What are the qualities of an ASL to English interpretation that make it sound natural? James will guide participants each week in examining the linguistic choices interpreters make and share strategies for delivering accurate, nuanced interpretations that align with the speaker's intent.
  • Foundations for Working with DeafBlind People Mental Health Settings
    Foundations for Working with DeafBlind People Mental Health Settings
    Foundations for Working with DeafBlind People Mental Health Settings
    Fri, May 01
    Madonna University
    This introductory workshop provides a practical foundation for working effectively with DB individuals in mental health, behavioral health, & clinical service environments. The session emphasizes interpreter accuracy, professional competency, and role clarity as essential parts of ethical practice.
  • DeafBlind & CoNavigator Training Weekend
    DeafBlind & CoNavigator Training Weekend
    DeafBlind & CoNavigator Training Weekend
    Sat, May 02
    Madonna University
    Saturday training is required for all participants who plan to work directly with DeafBlind community members on Sunday. The Saturday session establishes the foundational knowledge and skills needed for safe, effective collaboration, which are then applied during the hands-on portion on Sunday.
  • From Then to Now: Progress and Possibilities in Deaf Mental Health & Stronger Together: Deaf Consumers and Interpreters
    From Then to Now: Progress and Possibilities in Deaf Mental Health & Stronger Together: Deaf Consumers and Interpreters
    From Then to Now: Progress and Possibilities in Deaf Mental Health & Stronger Together: Deaf Consumers and Interpreters
    Sat, May 02
    Madonna University
    Morning session: Participants will explore how the impact of community-engaged research informs resource development & service delivery for Deaf individuals. Afternoon session: Dr. Wilkins will highlight considerations for Deaf individuals & interpreters working together in a range of MH settings.
  • Question, Persuade, Refer, (QPR): Suicide Prevention Tools Anyone Can Use
    Question, Persuade, Refer, (QPR): Suicide Prevention Tools Anyone Can Use
    Question, Persuade, Refer, (QPR): Suicide Prevention Tools Anyone Can Use
    Sun, May 03
    Madonna University
    This interactive workshop provides essential training in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) an evidence-based approach to suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, initiate supportive conversations, and connect individuals to appropriate care.
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