A split-screen video call features a slide titled "PART 4: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY" alongside two participants, Eric Epstein and Diana Cho. Eric is actively signing while Diana is watching.

Effective Communication: Mastering Native-Like Production & Role Shifting

Presented By: Diana Cho and Eric Epstein

Course Duration: 2 hours

Subscription: 6 Months

CEU Credits: .2 PS

Effective Communication: Mastering Native-Like Production & Role Shifting

Price range: $37.49 through $49.99

Course Description & Objectives

This workshop will explore rarely discussed principles of ASL syntax that interpreters should be aware of and work to master, supported by specific, practical examples. The presenters will place a specific focus on linguistic features critical for mental and behavioral health encounters, such as accurately conveying language dysfluency, disorganized thought patterns, and the subtle use of Non-Manual Signals (NMS). They will also discuss best practices for role shifting that will help with effective interpretations.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify at least 3 ways to separate or group signs within a sentence.
Explain the “label then acting” rule.
Describe how eye gaze works for role shifting.

SKU: Category:Sign Language Interpreters Tags:2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting, Mental Health Interpreting

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Meet Your Instructors

Diana Cho

Aside from being a life coach, Diana Cho is an ASL tutor who helps people grow in both skill and confidence. She works with ASL learners, interpreting students and working professionals, aiming to support clear and confident communication. For hearing individuals, she keeps an eye on the link between confidence and inner sincerity in their signing, so their communication feels more natural and is better received within the Deaf community.

Eric Epstein

Eric Epstein is an ASL consultant & educator whose work has been featured in the New York Times article “American Sign Language Reveals Wordplay Beyond Sound”. He has provided multiple nationwide ASL interpreter training programs through various nonprofits, school districts, and government offices. His groundbreaking research in advanced ASL can be found in the website Signplaying.com, which is currently being used as part of the ASL curriculum at various university courses.