Fast Fingers, Calm Mind: Managing Anxiety in a High-Pressure Profession
Recorded On: 07/16/2026
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Court reporting requires intense concentration, precision, and the ability to perform under pressure. For many reporters, anxiety can show up in different ways — during certification exams, in the deposition or courtroom, or even at home after a demanding workday.
In this engaging and practical session, a working court reporter and licensed therapist shares strategies for understanding and managing anxiety in a profession that demands both speed and composure. Drawing from clinical experience working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues — as well as real-world experience working full-time in the reporting field — this presentation offers a unique perspective that bridges mental health science and the daily realities of the stenographic profession. Participants will learn practical tools to calm test-taking nerves, manage performance anxiety, and regulate stress both on and off the job. The session will also explore how anxiety evolves throughout different stages of life and career, and how reporters can build resilience and emotional balance while maintaining excellence in their work. Whether you are preparing for certification exams, managing the pressures of high-stakes proceedings, or simply looking for healthier ways to cope with stress, this session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately.
Total CEU 0.10.
This webinar was recorded live at NCRA's 2026 Annual Conference. The PowerPoint used for this presentation should be downloaded from the handouts tab to follow along with the presenter (if available).
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Teri Simons, RDR, CRR
Teri brings a unique dual perspective to the court reporting profession as both a certified realtime court reporter with more than 25 years of experience and a practicing therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD. In addition to working with individuals and couples in her therapy practice, Teri continues to work full time in the high-pressure world of court reporting, giving her firsthand insight into the stress and performance demands reporters face every day.
She holds multiple professional certifications and is well acquainted with the challenges of test-taking, deadlines, and real-time performance. In this session, Teri combines clinical expertise with real-world reporting experience to share practical tools for managing anxiety at work and at home. Participants can expect useful strategies, relatable stories, and plenty of humor along the way.
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