Interpreter Decisions: How to Interpret Profanity
As healthcare interpreters, we are guided by ethics and standards of practice, and we always stay on the tracks. But within those guidelines, we must frequently make decisions about how to manage situations that occur. We can lean a little to the left, or to the right, or stand firmly in the middle of the […]
Christmas: Faith and Joy for a Hopeful Nation
As the United States observes the twilight of each year, the arrival of Christmas and its traditions stand to unite those who celebrate it under the umbrella of peace and family.
Diwali—A Cultural Phenomenon that Defines a Nation
In India, there is nothing more synonymous with the second half of the year than Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.
Survey Results: How Healthcare Interpreters Are Managing During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Have you wondered how many fellow professional interpreters share your experiences and challenges?
Becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter
If you have considered becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter you have probably heard of the two national certification organizations: NBCMI and CCHI.
Facilitating Communication through Virtual Platforms
Facilitating communication over virtual platforms is a major adjustment from our normal experience. However, by leveraging technology correctly, we can still obtain valuable non-verbal communication.
Self Regulation = Family Regulation
While much of the attention is on the interpreter in the work environment, stress and anxiety also extends to the home and family. Lisa Dion tackles this space by discussing the regulation of families and how our own emotions may impact our families.
What Does My Body Need? Regulating Before and After the Encounter
How am I right now? What do I need right now to be prepared for this assignment? Showing up to an assignment with all of our activation means that we are not regulated enough to handle another layer of stress.
Talking to Children About the Pandemic
As the pandemic continues its presence in our lives, how do we discuss the coronavirus and relay the changes in our lives to our children? Lisa Dion converses about various scenarios that children may ask about, ways they may read our responses and how we can ensure that we, as parents, are keeping our children informed without causing panic.
Regulating Those Around Us
When surrounded by people experiencing activation and stress, it is important to look internally and ground ourselves first. Lisa discusses how we can impact others through our own self-regulation.
Am I Going to Get Sick? Fighting Fear of the Unknown
Am I going to get sick? Will I get sick while interpreting? The truth is, no one knows. By planning for the worst-case scenario, taking precautions, and managing the waves of anxiety, we can regulate the fear we are feeling.
5 Tips to Proactively Regulate
In this video, Lisa shares 5 methods we can use daily to proactively regulate and center ourselves when we are feeling anxious and overwhelmed.