INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH INTERPRETING: Challenges & Rewards

Presentation Description:

Audience:

  1. Beginning interpreters or students wanting an introduction for a general understanding of the topic
  2. Experienced, certified interpreters considering interpreting in mental health settings
General Areas of focus:
  1. The mental health profession, settings and process
  2. Unique challenges of interpreting in mental health settings
Also: throughout this WWWorkshop, Jan will introduce new vocabulary and the proper
sign(s) for them.

Goals:
As a result of viewing this CD, the viewer will be able to:

  1. decide whether interpreting in mental health settings is right for him/herdetermine whether he/she is ready
  2. establish the foundation needed to get started in interpreting in mental health settings
Caution: The information provided in this CD is not sufficient for the interpreter to address all possible situations that might arise in the mental health setting. Further training and the development of a relationship with a mentor - a certified interpreter experienced in the mental health setting or a clinician fluent in English and ASL - are recommended.

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