NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

Interpreting for Psychosocial Evaluations

Presented by Robin Ragan

What is it about? Get familiar with the who, what, where, and why of a psychosocial evaluation from the context of nursing, social work, criminal and immigration law. Learn about the ways a psychosocial evaluation is different from mental health therapy. We will also cover the unique features of this type of evaluation so that the interpreter can anticipate the format and flow, ranging from syntax to emotionally charged content. Find out what skills you need for this type of interpretation and what you can do to improve those skills.  We will also practice with a mock script! 

Learning Goals:

• Describe the purpose of a  Psychosocial Evaluation in various contexts

• Anticipate the format and flow of a psychosocial evaluation

• Describe challenges interpreting for these sessions

• Name coping strategies for the interpreter

• Know how to get involved

When? Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PST. Check-in begins five minutes before the starting time. Class from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. PST.

Where? 
Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

This workshop will be recorded.

Cost? $40 NOTIS members, $70 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)　

Requirements
Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these requirements before proceeding with your registration.

Registration? Via the web (before midnight on May 31st). After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

CE credits? 

NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

 Who is teaching? Robin Ragan is a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, teaching in a translation and interpreter training program designed by her. She earned her CMI-Spanish since 2016, and is a Illinois state court interpreter as well. In 2020 she earned the Global Engagement Initiative Award from the American Council on Teachers of Foreign Languages Global for her translation and interpreting program at Knox, and a Humanities Innovation Grant from the Modern Languages Association to support new coursework on “Interpreting for Crisis Contexts in Immigration”. Robin is also a collaborator with Americans Against Language Barriers where she trains future medical interpreters and frequently teaches units on Modes, Roles, Ethics and Vicarious Trauma. She interprets for psychosocial evaluations on a weekly basis through her work with immigrant populations and asylum seekers.

Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

Refunds? No refunds can be given after May 29th. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

Anything else? If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

Questions? Email to office manager