Presented at the 2020 Summit

What About The Interpreter? - The Whole Interpreter

0.2 CEUs, PS

"A successful interpreter must have a personal toolkit of strategies to maintain excellence in the interpretation process. This workshop will cover and demonstrate specific strategies to include: stress management, situational absorption, physical tension release and ongoing self-care and maintenance. "

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Reflect
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

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

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

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

  • Summit Attendee

    "Great guidance and reminders for self care. Well done! Thank you."

  • Summit Attendee

    "This is needed all around the country for all interpreters to see. Thanks, Jason!!!!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "A very practical workshop with concepts and strategies I can implement immediately. Jason is highly knowledgeable about the subject matter and the questions he provided for the breakout discussion sparked a useful discussion."

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Jason Winters

Jason Winters is a nationally certified interpreter from RID. Developing an affinity for Deaf culture and interpreting from 2004, he has worked and volunteered in various settings. He also loves to support the Deaf/Blind community and has a particular passion for theatrical interpreting. His passion for health and wellness led him to later become a transformational wellness coach and is determined to guide people to the realization that self-care is a demonstration of advanced personal leadership - not a luxury.  Jason uses EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and powerful coaching to teach people how to turn their stress and anxious moments into a more peaceful and calm experience.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Some’ 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.