Reminder: Join next week’s NCRF Peer-to-Peer Support session

NCRA members are invited to the next NCRF Peer-to-Peer Support ZoomUp on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 7:30-9 p.m. Eastern. This confidential gathering, created by NCRA Immediate Past President Cindy Isaacsen, RPR, helps members navigate the emotional challenges that can accompany difficult testimony, traumatic cases, and everyday job pressures. It offers court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers a supportive space to connect with colleagues who understand the profession’s unique demands.

Participants are welcome to share their experiences or simply listen. The session is led by certified peer support and grief support facilitator Bev Perez, MSW, a former police officer with specialized training in traumatic work experiences. The goal is to provide understanding, encouragement, and a reminder that members are not alone.

“Realizing you are not alone in your day-to-day professional and personal life is the best gift these sessions can give you,” says Perez. “Whether participants feel comfortable sharing or not, simply joining and listening provides them with a sense of community. I have already done numerous sessions, and each one offers support, validation, and a sense of togetherness that I am grateful to be a part of. Thank you to those who have shown up, and I welcome others to grab a blanket and your favorite cup of tea or drink of choice and participate or just listen as we share our stories together.”

All discussions remain confidential, and sessions are not recorded. Advance registration is encouraged. Be sure to include your Zoom name when registering so your NCRA membership can be confirmed.

Upcoming sessions:

Aug. 13 | 7:30-9 p.m. Eastern
Oct. 8 | 7:30-9 p.m. Eastern
Dec. 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. Eastern

Thanks are due in particular to Planet Depos; Allie Hall, RDR, CRR, CRI; Early Langley, RMR; Anissa Nierenberger, RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI; Donna Urlaub, FAPR, RDR, CRR; and Lisa Buell, RPR, CRR, for their generous donations to this program.

For questions or more information, contact NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org or NCRF Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org.