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SUMMARY:A Brief Intro Into the Making of a Mental/Behavioral Health Interpreter
LOCATION:Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc., 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
DESCRIPTION:A Brief Intro Into the Making of a Mental/Behavioral Health Interpreter\n\n05/23/26 09:30 AM PST\n - 05/23/26 11:30 AM PST\Description:\nMental and behavioral health settings invite interpreters into some of the most complex, nuanced, and deeply human interactions we will encounter in our work. These spaces are shaped not only by language, but by emotion, identity, culture, and power. For many practitioners, the idea of entering this specialty can feel both compelling and uncertain. This two-hour introductory workshop is designed to gently and thoughtfully orient interpreters to the foundational skills needed to participate in mental health encounters at an entry level. Grounded in real-world practice, participants will explore three essential pillars: Language & Meaning, Self & Role, and Context & Systems.\n\n \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n1. Explore foundational discourse features in mental health settings, including affect, tone, and atypical language, to support accurate and meaning-based interpretation.\n\n2. Examine the interpreter’s role in mental health contexts, including strategies for emotional regulation, boundary setting, and ethical decision-making.\n\n3. Investigate key elements of mental health systems, cultural considerations, and trauma-informed care to better understand the broader context in which interpreting occurs.\n\Location:\nGreater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.\n2222 Laverna Ave\nLos Angeles, CA 90041
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Brief Intro Into the Making of a Mental/Behavioral Health Interpreter<br /><br />05/23/26 09:30 AM PST - 05/23/26 11:30 AM PST<br />Description:<br /><p>Mental and behavioral health settings invite interpreters into some of the most complex, nuanced, and deeply human interactions we will encounter in our work. These spaces are shaped not only by language, but by emotion, identity, culture, and power. For many practitioners, the idea of entering this specialty can feel both compelling and uncertain. This two-hour introductory workshop is designed to gently and thoughtfully orient interpreters to the foundational skills needed to participate in mental health encounters at an entry level. Grounded in real-world practice, participants will explore three essential pillars: Language &amp; Meaning, Self &amp; Role, and Context &amp; Systems.</p>

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<p><strong>Learning Objectives</strong></p>

<p>1. Explore foundational discourse features in mental health settings, including affect, tone, and atypical language, to support accurate and meaning-based interpretation.</p>

<p>2. Examine the interpreter&rsquo;s role in mental health contexts, including strategies for emotional regulation, boundary setting, and ethical decision-making.</p>

<p>3. Investigate key elements of mental health systems, cultural considerations, and trauma-informed care to better understand the broader context in which interpreting occurs.</p>
<br />Location:<br />Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.<br />2222 Laverna Ave<br />Los Angeles, CA 90041
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