“This workshop will focus on the definition of trauma and how it affects us, our work, and our clients. We will discuss the various forms of trauma and its impact on human beings. We will delve into the biology of trauma, and its roots not only in the brain, but in the body too. How…
“Grammatical use of space for ASL takes on a new dimension when compared to the work of Tony Stark in Marvel’s Avengers. Beginning interpreters have often learned to use left and right space as a technique of displaying ASL grammar. They aren’t often sure exactly how to use it, but it is at least something…
“This workshop will focus on ways humans make decisions which will give you the ability to make decisions that are more aligned with your intentions for your work and your life. We will discuss Nobel Prize winning theories of the mind. We will explore various biases and how they affect our decision making. This is…
“This session will review how the MIC was developed, review candidate eligibility and discuss content considerations as outlined in the candidate handbook, and engage participants in an interactive discussion about ways to best prepare oneself before and during the exam. “ https://youtu.be/ypUgrITE65A Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/VG69DYuteh1jRtci8
“If presenting courtroom interpreting basic workshops has shown me anything, it is that there is a lot of confusion about HOW to become a court certified interpreter through the BEI system in Texas. In workshops I’ve taught recently I keep hearing statements such as, “To become court certified in Texas you have to have a…
“The linear nature of English and spoken languages present a unique difficulty when attempting to move toward a 3-D/spatial ASL interpretation. The point of view and verb tenses utilized for storytelling between the two languages vary greatly. We will be choosing some common religious texts to analyze in English and we will work together to…
“When we take time to understand HOW we listen, our listening takes on a much deeper level. As interpreters, we are always reminded to “avoid English” and stay in conceptual ASL. Brevity is one of the keys to effective interpreting. What tools do we use to enhance our listening? What is the role of intuitive…
“Educational interpreters often get a bad rap, but the reasons people cite are often not supported by facts. When interpreters, and consequently interpreting students, hear the term “educational interpreter” the most common response is negative. But why? Those who work in a K-12 educational setting have some of the most demanding, most rewarding, highest-impact jobs…
“Interpreting in religious settings is often a fly-by-the seat-of-your-pants job but we can actively work to prepare as best we can. We will look at CPC tenets 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 to discuss why we are obligated to do our best in preparing for these settings. We will then look at tools and resources…
