Name: Introduction to Mental Health Interpreting for Sign Language Interpreters Workshop
Start: 2026-06-27T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-27T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Cardinal Rigali Center

Introduction to Mental Health Interpreting for Sign Language Interpreters Workshop

Have you wanted to become a mental health sign language interpreter but simply don't know what you will be walking into? Join us for a three-hour introduction to medical interpreting workshop IN PERSON and LIVE on ZOOM!
Registration link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019df91194df7e14badcbf7fcd429fd3
Participants will learn:
* What kind of mental health appointments interpreters are most often called to interpret
* What the appointment structures are - where to stand, what to expect to interpret, who will be involved, and the room set up
* Basic mental health terminology in ASL and English
* Considerations for ensuring patient privacy and comfort
* Considerations for ensuring interpreter safety