Workshop Registration
Emotionally Intelligent Interpreting in VRS/VRI Settings (5 Points)
Emotionally Intelligent Interpreting in VRS/VRI Settings (5 Points)
This is registration for one person for the two-part workshop “Emotionally Intelligent Interpreting in VRS/VRI Settings”, with a 1-hour recording viewable from 8/30/24 - 9/6/24, and a live, interactive workshop on 9/6/24. Participants must complete both parts of the workshop to obtain CEUs. All times are in EST.
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This is a 2-part workshop that includes:
Pre-recorded 1-hour workshop
Live 2-hour recap, interactive activities, and Q&A session
The pre-recorded workshop will open on August 30th; you will have 1 week to review the materials and prepare for the live workshop on September 6th. This portion of the workshop involves a 2-hour online workshop with a recap, group activities, and a live Q&A session with Sarah Wheeler.
This immersive workshop enhances the emotional intelligence of interpreters working within VRS and VRI. It covers fostering virtual empathy, building trust, sustaining motivation, and interpreting emotional cues in a 2-D space. The workshop will also focus on holistic well-being, guiding interpreters through strategies for work-life balance and self-care. Workshop Features: * Pre-recorded 1-hour workshop * Live 2-hour recap, interactive activities, and Q&A session * Upcoming Workshop Dates: August 30th: Release of the 1-hour pre-recorded workshop; you will have 1 week to view the materials and prepare for virtual workshop recap and Q/A on September 6th. September 6th: 2-hour online workshop with a recap, group activities, and a live Q&A session
Completion of both parts of the workshop is required for CEUs.
Educational Objectives:
Participants will articulate the nuances of VRS and VRI settings, delineating each environment's similarities and distinct features.
Participants will internalize the concept of virtual empathy and strategize its application within the context of VRI settings to enhance interpretative connection.
Participants will examine strategies for nurturing presence, cultivating trust, and sustaining motivation within virtual interpretative settings.
Participants will conceptualize the framework of virtual teaming and strategize collaborative efforts with fellow interpreters before, during, and after assignments.
Presenter: Sarah Wheeler, M.Ed., M.S.
Sarah Wheeler is an accomplished American Sign Language/English interpreter and author with over 18 years of experience. Recognized for her ASL/English interpreting expertise, Sarah's educational background in Business Management, Nonprofit Management, Interpreter Pedagogy, and General Psychology equips her with a deep insight into effective communication and emotional intelligence in interpreting. As a seasoned freelance interpreter and emotional intelligence expert, Sarah is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enhancing your emotional intelligence skills. Visit her website at www.buildingbridgeslearning.com.