Each course included in the 2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting bundle is also available to purchase individually.

Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

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Understanding Medication: Drugs Used for Common Mental Health Disorders

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Join Dr. Ashley Walker for an insightful exploration into the pharmacological landscape of mental health, covering essential treatments for conditions ranging from anxiety and ADHD to schizophrenia. This session breaks down how these medications function and offers valuable clinical pearls to help you confidently identify and understand the most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs.

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Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

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Beyond the Scan: Interpreting the Brain's Story in Mental Health Imaging

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Presented by Dr. Jaime Wilson and Elizabeth Ayers, this session provides participants with a practical, narrative framework for navigating the complex intersection of neuroimaging and mental health diagnostics. Attendees will master the technical language of MRI, CT, and PET scans while developing concrete strategies to translate clinical findings into accessible, dignified communication that preserves ethical boundaries.

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Sign Language Interpreters

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A split-screen presentation shows a slide titled "The Dementia Stages & Caregiving Timeline" on the left, featuring a metaphorical winding path with labels such as "Crystal Clarity," "Hazy Horizon," and "Twilight Zone". On the right, presenter Dr. Jaime Wilson is pictured against a solid blue background.

Bridge of Time: Deaf Caregivers and Care Receivers and the Dementia Team

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During this session, Dr. Jaime Wilson examines the complex communication dynamics and ethical considerations that arise when Deaf caregivers and care receivers navigate the dementia care system. By exploring real-world scenarios, the session provides interpreters with practical strategies to dismantle barriers and facilitate the person-centered support essential for these families.

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Sign Language Interpreters

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Bridging Understanding: Social Work Insights for Interpreting in Mental Health Contexts

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Led by Kellynette Gomez, this interactive workshop provides interpreters with essential insights into the core functions of social work and their impact on communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. Participants will learn to apply trauma-informed, client-centered strategies that bridge the gap between mental health professionals and interpreters to ensure ethically grounded and empathetic care.

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Sign Language Interpreters

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Effective Communication: Mastering Native-Like Production & Role Shifting

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In this specialized workshop, Diana Cho and Eric Epstein dive into advanced ASL syntax and Non-Manual Signals (NMS), providing interpreters with the linguistic tools necessary to navigate complex mental and behavioral health settings. Participants will master practical techniques for conveying disorganized thought patterns and refined role-shifting, ensuring high-fidelity communication during critical clinical encounters.

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Sign Language Interpreters

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From Conflict to Clarity: Moving Beyond the “Battlefield” During Mental Health Interpreting

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In this session, Trenton Marsh and Jeremy Quiroga provide the tools necessary to navigate challenging mental health interpreting encounters with grace, moving beyond internal and external conflict toward self-awareness and understanding. Through insightful discussions on root causes and diverse perspectives, they empower participants to transform potential friction into opportunities for professional growth and enhanced personal well-being.

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Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

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Matching Thought Worlds: Introspection, Influence, and the Myth of Neutrality

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Go beyond the myth of neutrality and explore how your own unexamined internal landscape shapes your professional practice. This immersive workshop with Leslie Pertz challenges interpreters to confront their biases and mental health narratives to foster more authentic, ethical, and trauma-informed connections.

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Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

A split-screen video call features two presenters, Trenton Marsh and Jeremy, engaged in a professional discussion. Trenton, on the left, is wearing glasses and actively signing, while Jeremy, on the right, participates from a studio with a blue background.

Mental Health Interpreting Fish Bowl: Discussing Teaming and Trust

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This engaging session with Trenton Marsh and Jeremy Quiroga features mock scenarios designed to explore how teamwork dynamics and personal biases influence mental health interpreting. Participants will analyze these situational contexts to develop collaborative strategies that foster trust and improve overall patient experiences.

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Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

A split-screen presentation shows a slide on the left titled "SEMANTICS" that outlines subbranches such as "logical aspects of meaning," "lexical semantics," and "conceptual semantics". On the right, Nigel Howard is pictured in a dark blue shirt and signing.

Sign What You Mean: Mental Health Semantics in Practice

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In this interactive session, presenter Nigel Howard guides participants through an exploration of mental health semantics to examine how ASL word choice and context shape interpretation accuracy. The workshop aims to help interpreters make more deliberate linguistic decisions, ensuring clarity and effectiveness when navigating the complexities of mental health discourse.

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Sign Language Interpreters

2025 Summit for Mental Health Interpreting Mental Health Interpreting

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Untangling the Three D’s: Understanding Depression, Dementia, & Delirium

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In this session, Dr. Jaime Wilson equips interpreters with essential tools to navigate the frequently confused terminology and distinct clinical presentations of depression, dementia, and delirium. By exploring specific diagnostic criteria and communication nuances, Dr. Wilson emphasizes how these critical differences directly impact effective interpretation within mental health settings.

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