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Working With Interpreters. MIMH Webinar Elijah Buchholz, LPC. Working with Interpreters. MO Human Rights Law Americans With Disabilities. Working with Interpreters. Certification and Experience. Working with Interpreters. Role of the Interpreter Part of the Treatment Team
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Working With Interpreters MIMH Webinar Elijah Buchholz, LPC
Working with Interpreters MO Human Rights Law Americans With Disabilities
Working with Interpreters Certification and Experience
Working with Interpreters Role of the Interpreter • Part of the Treatment Team • Expert on language and culture • Bridge Builder
Working with Interpreters Pre-Session During the Session Post Session
Working with Interpreters Pre-Session • Client’s preferred language • Physical Set-Up • Purpose/Goal • Specific Topics • Previous Experience • NOT a Clinician • Understand Boundaries • Any other questions
Working with Interpreters During the Session • Allotted Time • Ask For Clarification • Monitor Understanding • Side Conversations • Monitor Bond • Acknowledge Effect of Presence
Working with Interpreters Post Session • Discuss Language/Communication • Discuss Cultural Issues • Ask Questions!!
Working with Interpreters General Tips • Eye Contact • Speak Normal • Avoid Addressing Interpreter • Slight Delay • Client Concerns re: Interpreter • Give Examples and Be Very Concrete • More Inquisitive
Working with Interpreters Questions? Contact: Elijah Buchholz, Director of Deaf Services Missouri Department of Mental Health Elijah.buchholz@dmh.mo.gov Jeff City Office: 573-526-1857 Kansas City Office: 816-512-7470