Working with interpreters in a clinical setting

Overview

Overall Aim:

To explore effective communication skills for using interpreters in therapeutic settings when working with children, separated young people and families impacted by torture or other serious trauma.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this one-day training programme, participants should be able to:

• Articulate the Interpreter’s role as part of a therapeutic team
• Define good practice in working with interpreters in a therapeutic setting
• Describe the power relationships in the client – practitioner – interpreter triad
• Describe communication dynamics, including power, inclusion and attachment
• Explain the issues that the practitioner and interpreter should consider around the use of language when working with children or families
• Explain why briefings and de-briefs with an interpreter are important and what topics should be covered
• Articulate the impact that interpreting work can have on interpreters

For enquiries about this module, or to request an application form, please email [email protected]