Peer Support and Consultation Project For Interpreters

Co-presented by Arlyn Anderson and Libby McKnight 

This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the Peer Support and Consultation Project for Interpreters (PSCPI) model of facilitated peer mentoring. In this brief experiential presentation participants will explore the connection between personal wellbeing, self-knowledge and professional effectiveness which are at the core of PSCPI groups. Through lecture and group activities, the presenters will provide examples of the transformative potential of courageous sharing and generous listening in a supportive professional context.     

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Describe at least two possible cumulative neurological impacts of the work of the interpreter on professionalism and effectiveness

• Describe 2-3 positive outcomes of facilitated support and consultation on professional effectiveness

• Explain the role of core values in personally challenging professional situations 

Gaps in Mentoring for C/DIs 

Presented By: Eileen Forestal

This presentation will focus on mentoring and Deaf interpreters through the sharing of research-based information on Deaf interpreters’ perspectives on mentoring, either as a mentor or mentee. Attendees will learn about theoretical foundations that serve to guide a reframing of mentoring as a transformative, collaborative practice, full of energy and driven by success. The presenter will also discuss technique enhancement, from a multidimensional perspective, that will support mentors in guiding their mentee to a deeper level of balance between the work of interpreting and life.

By the end of this session, participants will: 

• Be able to discuss Deaf interpreters’ perspectives on needs and preferences for mentoring approaches

• Have an increased understanding of the whole-person approach to mentoring relationships

• Be able to explain elements of constructivism and theories within the mentoring process

• Be able to explain some mentoring techniques and approaches

Supervision

Presented By, Guest Speaker: Omoyele Thomas

Presented in British Sign Language (BSL) and Interpreted in ASL

This presentation will be an exploration of individual's experiences regarding professional supervision. This will include functions of supervision, necessary preparations, what to expect from a professional supervisor, and how to find a professional supervisor. In addition, participants will identify their current support system to see where additional support can be found as needed.

By the end of this session, participants will: 

• Understand what professional supervision is

• Learn the benefits of participating in professional supervision

• Know where to go to engage the services of a Professional supervisor

CEUs & CMP Sponsor Information

While PCRID is hosting the Share The Knowledge conference, CEUs are being processed by the Center for Independent Living, 2709 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, phone: 904-399-8484 ext 607 (v). For questions regarding Conference CEUs, you may email the PCRID Conference committee at sharetheknowledge@pc-rid.org with any CEU related questions until 12/11/2020. Please use the subject line “Share the Knowledge CEU Question.” 

In order to receive CEUs, conference attendees will be required to submit their RID information (name, RID #, city/state) via an evaluation form distributed after each workshop. Attendees have until 12/11/2020 to complete these forms.

The PCRID 2020 Annual Conference Share The Knowledge CEU Team will share the evaluation form responses with our CMP Sponsor, the Center for Independent Living Jacksonville, who will then submit this information to RID.

In an effort to maintain integrity in the CMP process, the Share the Knowledge CMP Team will be taking screenshots of the participant lists periodically throughout each workshop. Doing so will ensure that those requesting CEUs via the evaluation form have attended each workshop in full.