AUSIT & NAATI Present: International Translation Day Webinar: Supporting the Mental Well-Being of Translators & Interpreters (Webinar)

 Mental Toughness and Self-Care

Translators and interpreters often work in high-pressure environments, facing both emotional and cognitive challenges that can significantly impact their wellbeing. This presentation will explore the concept of mental toughness as a key factor in building resilience and maintaining performance under pressure. It will also highlight the role of self-care in supporting personal wellbeing, preventing burnout, and sustaining long-term professional health.

This presentation will focus on:

• Understanding what mental toughness is and why it matters
• Exploring the core components of mental toughness
• Identifying practical strategies to build and strengthen mental toughness
• Reflecting on the meaning of self-care and how to apply it in your own life

Celebrate ITD with us and take away tools to help you thrive personally and professionally.

Biography of our presenter – Sarah Funnell

Sarah is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network and Director and Founder of Elevate Psychology Centre. She has extensive experience working across different areas of the public sector. Sarah has substantial experience working with a myriad of presentation types. She has a strong commitment to promoting positive and meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health issues. Additionally, Sarah is very passionate about improving service provision and change within organisations, as well as providing support, supervision and training to individuals.

Joining the webinar

The Zoom links for the webinar will be sent out one day prior to the event. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom in preparation.

PD Logbook

Introductory PD.

This webinar is eligible for 10 PD points under category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

Certificates and recordings
Please note no PD certificates will be issued for this event. Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation email as proof of participation to claim your PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. Free recordings will be made available via NAATI Learn after the event, and for AUSIT members on the AUSIT website.

Together, we aim to support the ongoing professional growth of NAATI-credentialed practitioners.

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