This 1-hour session will give interpreters and translators evidence-based strategies to cope with vicarious trauma caused by their interpreting work. Trauma can be debilitating and it can also be a source of growth, compassion, and generosity that are unique to individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences.

Healthcare interpreters and translators are exposed to vicarious trauma through the nature of the their work. This session aims to give an overview of how vicarious trauma can become post-traumatic growth with research-based strategies.

Learning objectives:

• Identify common initial and delayed responses to trauma and vicarious trauma.
• Recognize symptoms associated with vicarious trauma.
• Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies.
• Understand how to promote post-traumatic growth

• How the brain processes trauma
• How vicarious trauma happens
• Eight healthy coping strategies
• Three strategies to promote post-traumatic growth after trauma