Trauma-Informed Interpreting in Education Settings

*Note - this session will not be recorded for asynchronous viewing. Please register only if you plan to attend live on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00pm-9:30pm ET. *

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.35 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

Developing a trauma-informed approach enables interpreters to provide more compassionate and effective support within educational environments. This workshop will integrate key mental health concepts that arise in K–12 and postsecondary settings, inviting participants to reflect on their readiness and competence to interpret psychological content. Using the Hierarchy of Needs and the Trauma-Recovery Model, we will identify how stress and trauma may surface in both consumers and interpreters. Participants will engage in discussion and practice scenarios, while also exploring tools to incorporate empathy and self-awareness into their professional practice.