CEUflix

End-of-life settings are emotionally complex, deeply personal, and culturally significant. In this workshop, we explore the unique role of sign language interpreters when working alongside a Death Doula during the dying process.

Through conversation, reflection, and insights from a practicing Death Doula, this session offers a compassionate look at how interpreters can ethically and respectfully support Deaf individuals and their families during one of life’s most profound transitions.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Death Doula’s role, the dynamics of end-of-life communication, and the emotional demands placed on interpreters in these settings. The workshop emphasizes language choice, presence, emotional regulation, and self-care.

It encourages interpreters to hold space with clarity, professionalism, and empathy—while honoring the linguistic and cultural needs of the Deaf community.

(0.3 CEUs)