Presented at the 2021 Summit

“Mental Health Interpreting: Teaming With A CDI”

0.3 CEUs, PS

Learn how to work with CDI in a mental health setting. Learn about pre-discussion, open process, and closing discussion. This will include those who will be on the team (mental health includes psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, nurses, etc.). Also, learn about clients who may have varying skill of languages and atypical communications/languages. What and how we are supposed to provide access to communicate, understand, and avoid misunderstanding. How we can understand clients’ responses. What style of interpreting to use; simultaneous or consecutive. How to be flexible and be creative while interpreting and what cues should be followed from the client and team. This workshop will show vocabulary with “signing,” using Classifiers, and abbreviations, these will always depend on clients’ needs for their communication. Also, it’s very important to understand the clients’ instructions, history, and other information. Can you accept this job and be honest with yourself?

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.7/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.5/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.5/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "I enjoyed the experiences the presenter shared and lessons learned from them. It was a nice overview of what to expect when working in mental health settings with a CDI."

  • Summit Attendee

    "I truly appreciate the way Patrick teaches. He reaches all levels of interpreting from highly experienced to new interpreters. Thank you!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "Patrick is an amazing presenter with amazing knowledge. Loved the workshop!"

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Patrick Fischer

Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, CDI, ASLTA Master, is from several generations of fine artists and performers from Germany and has extensive experience in all things related to theatre and art. Patrick has been involved in a variety of artistic positions (artist, performer, director, producer, teacher, Director of Artistic Sign Language, and consultant) as well as participation in a variety of performances (storytelling, acting, and comedy) internationally. Patrick launched his business in 2005 as a way to provide services to those who want to learn more about theatre through deaf eyes. When not "working" in theatre he taught American Sign Language and deaf studies/deaf history, and currently is a certified ASLTA Master instructor. He has taught under the Sign Language Studies Program and Sign Language Interpretation Program in Portland, Oregon. Also, Patrick is a Deaf Language Model in Alaska. Patrick has his Graphic Design degree, and he is also an awarded professional artist and co-owner/marketing designer of the firm, Expert Business Support, Inc. To know more about Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, check out his website and YouTube: www.deafpatrickfischer.com www.youtube.com/mrshineyheadvideos
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.