Trauma-Informed Care for Interpreters
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
The field of interpreting invites a myriad of experiences, encouraging growth both internally and professionally. The hope for this workshop is to shed light on the important topic of Trauma and how we as interpreters in the Deaf community can approach our profession through a trauma-informed lens.
For over 50 years, Peace Over Violence, a Los Angeles based private, nonprofit agency, has been providing intervention and prevention services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.
Presenters:
Wendy Blanco, LCSW is the Director of Clinical Services at Peace Over Violence in Los Angeles, California. For over 21 years Wendy has dedicated her profession to assisting low socioeconomic families in underserved communities in multiple capacities, most recently by providing mental health services as a psychotherapist. Her vast experience includes oversight of social work interns, program development and extensive community involvement.
Joy Chow, LPCC is a Trauma Therapist working with Hearing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing survivors at Peace Over Violence. Aside from her license in Professional Clinical Counseling, she is a NIC certified interpreter working in the field for over 15 years. Joy is passionate about mind and body connection, partnering with her clients to rediscover their strengths and resilience.
What will be covered in this workshop:
Trauma Informed Care Intro; principals and approaches
What is Trauma (relative, cumulative, complex)
What is the impact of Trauma
Practical application for tracking and reducing effects of Trauma
This workshop offers .3 CEUs for General Studies. Presentation will be in English. Please note that this workshop is for students in the interpreting field, novice and seasoned interpreters.
PRICE: $20 | For payment, please visit peaceoverviolence.org/shop-services
WHEN
Friday, December 22
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE
Zoom | Link will be provided for registered participants the week of workshop presentation.
For more information, please contact joy@peaceoverviolence.org.
Registration is now closed. Thank you!