Confidence Building

As we know, mentoring is not solely focused on ASL/Englis interpreation skills development. Confidence and self care are very important in the mentoring process. As a mentor, building confidence in each mentee is a priority. Confidence in oneself is equally as important as the skill he/she is trying to develop. I want each mentee to understand his/her confidence can grow through delibearate practice and by having a safe environment to work in. I want you (the mentee) to understand that during the mentoring process, I want to create a positive learning environment. Positivity and balance are very important to me (as stated in my mentoring philosophy). Listed below are a few practices that we will discuss during our mentoring sessions. I have also provided some exercises that encourage positivity when discussing one's skills. I understand that the journey of pursuing confidence can be difficult, but with the appropriate resources, I believe one can succeed.

How will we create a safe learning environment?

When discussing assigments, each mentee will have the freedom to express his/her feelings about his/her work.
If the mentee feels that the mentor does not understand his/her goals, the mentee will have the freedom to express his/her thoughts.
At the end of the mentoring session , the mentee will be able to express his/her thoughts about the assignments and if the mentee feels comfortable with the assignments provided.
If the mentee is uncomfratble with the assignments, I will make the changes as neccessary.

Why is Confidence important?

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Activities for building confidence!

Write a paragraph describing what your skills looked like when you began interpreting compared to now. You need to acknowledge where you started and where you are now in regards to interpreting.
Visualize who you want to be (interpreting goals), and create a vision board. What is a vision board? Here are great resources for making a vision board!
- https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=what+is+a+vision+board&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
- https://www.jackcanfield.com/blog/how-to-create-an-empowering-vision-book/
After each assignment, be considerate of negative self talk. Remember, you are in a learning process. Be easy on yourself.
Write of lists of things you would be uncomfortable interpreting and why. Even though these might not change, it is important that we understand why we are uncomfortable. Is it because we are scared? Self-analysis is always a good thing!
When do you feel the best about yourself? When you are exercising, helping others, being with family? Make a list of things that make you feel the most like yourself.