February 4, 1998
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Training overview:
• We assist you in enhancing your interpretation skills with vital strategies for application in a mental health atmosphere.
• We immerse you in high-energy activities that will assist you in interpreting in a challenging mental health environment.
• We cap enrollment at 15 for optimal participant and instructor interaction,
• Due to the vibrant dynamics of our daily training sessions, we recognize that you will need to unwind and recharge. Retreat from the world, to a paradise that caters to your recreational and relaxation needs so that you can return to the world of work refreshed and revitalized.
Whether you participate for continuing education or preparation for the next step in your interpretation career, in this course you will acquire additional skills for interpreting in a mental health setting. These sessions fulfill the continuing education requirements for court and medical interpreter certification renewal.
Continuing education units requested from the ATA. Upon your request, we will solicit pre-approved CEUs from your state or association.
Trainer bio:
Christopher Dimmick has a passion for interpretation that is highly contagious in training sessions, which he has lead from coast to coast since 2002. He has trained over 3,500 interpreters who work in more than 40 languages. Chris holds a degree in Spanish Translation and Interpretation and has done graduate work and received instruction in small-group facilitation, learner-focused adult education, cross-cultural communication strategies, and experiential-based training of language professionals. As a Master-Level Certified Spanish Court Interpreter (Idaho, Oregon), Washington State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter, and a nationally Certified Medical Interpreter – Spanish (NBCMI), he employs unique instructional techniques targeting various learning styles and building upon each individual’s strengths. In addition to training, Chris consults with public and private organizations on interpreter performance.
What retreat alumni say:
“This is the best workshop/retreat I’ve taken. I loved the focus on terminology and fun ice-breakers.” Retreat alumni and certified federal court interpreter
“The positive karma was amazing. It was a perfect mix of hard work, learning activities, and entertainment.” Retreat alumni, certified state court and medical interpreter
“Each retreat is different than a classroom experience and stretches me. Well worth it.”
Retreat alumni, certified state court interpreter
“Creative, fun, educational games. Working lunches: Effective and delicious food.”
Retreat alumni, certified state court interpreter
“I really enjoyed the mix of work and vacation and the structure/schedule of activities.”
Retreat alumni, certified state court interpreter
“Excellent class by a very knowledgeable instructor who obviously was thoroughly prepared. Impressive! Great tools to assist in preparing and practicing from home. Thank you!”
Retreat alumni, certified state court interpreter
“Brilliant course. The best I’ve attended so far! Hands-on, meaningful and relevant activities. Presentation materials were great, too. The instructor’s interaction with the students was engaging and yet professional and respectful.”
Retreat alumni, certified state court interpreter
“Christopher Dimmick is in his element here! He did a fantastic job teaching us. GREAT suggestions and tips. Lots of nice practice. Very patient and reaffirming of all viewpoints. He kept the class moving. Excellent strategy to get everyone back from breaks on time.
Masterful.” Retreat alumni, certified state court and medical interpreter [pic]
|Draft Agenda |
|April 6 |April 7 |April 8 |April 9 |
|10:00-3:00, |10:00-3:00 |10:00-3:00 |10:00-3:00 |
|6:00-8:00 | | | |
|Term ice-breaker |Ethics ice-breaker |Culture ice-breaker |Term ice-breaker |
|Training introduction |Challenges in mental health |Challenges in mental health |Challenges in mental health |
| |interpretation #1 |interpretation #2 |interpretation #3 |
|Mental health interpretation |Strategies in mental health |Strategies in mental health |Strategies in mental health |
|basics |interpretation #1 |interpretation #2 |interpretation #3 |
|Gourmet working lunch |Gourmet working lunch |Gourmet working lunch |Gourmet working lunch |
|Interpreter’s mental health and|Mental health interpretation |Mental health interpretation |Mental health interpretation |
|vicarious trauma |simulation #1 |simulation #2 |simulation #3 |
|Culture and terminology |Reflections on strategy |Reflections on strategy |Reflections on strategy |
| |implementation |implementation |implementation |
|Terminology acquisition | | | |
|exercise | | | |
|Kick-off cocktail party and |Afternoon and evening free |Afternoon and evening free |Afternoon and evening free |
|dinner | | | |
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Logistics
[pic] 1. Book your flights:
( Fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR), just 20 minutes from Playa Hermosa.
(San José is 3.5 hours away)
[pic] 2. Choose your place in paradise:
( All-inclusive Occidental Resort (with private transportation daily to the retreat villa)
( El Mangroove Boutique Hotel (with private transportation daily to the retreat villa)
( Check Expedia, Priceline, and other sites for package deals on airfare/hotel/car rental
Important note: There are two different cities named Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica. Stay in Guanacaste Province, near Liberia.
( Email us if you would like a list of vacation homes close to the retreat villa
[pic]3. Ground transportation:
( Private transportation is provided daily to and from the retreat villa for those staying within a 6
kilometer radius of Playa Hermosa
( Rental cars are recommended to explore the rain forest, beaches, volcano, and much more!
[pic] 4. Relax and enjoy:
( Email us for links and information on area highlights, excursions, and tours.
Why choose this training? Just compare:
|Training event |Cost per training |Total training |Hands-on professional |Hotel charges |Paradise |
| |hour |hours |development with feedback| | |
|National conference |$71.00 per |12 hours |No |$295 per night |N/A |
| |training hour | | | | |
|National conference |$42.00 per |13 hours |No |$199 per night |N/A |
| |training hour | | | | |
|College/University programs |$23.75 - $125 |40+ hours |Yes |Varies, depending on the area |N/A |
|Training programs |$13.00 -$27.00 |40+ hours |Ideally, but not the norm|Varies, depending on the area |N/A |
Registration for Interpretation in Mental Health Settings for Spanish Court and Medical Interpreters
Training per person early registration received by September 30, 2015 (Subject to availability) $ 775
Training per person registration received by December 15, 2015 (Subject to availability) $1000
Training per person late registration received after December 15, 2015 (Subject to availability) $1200
Receive a $75 rebate from your training registration for EACH interpreter who you refer who applies and is accepted for this training
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|Training Application |
|Please type responses below and email as an attachment to projects@ |
|Type “Costa Rica Training Application” in the email subject line. |
|Training applicant name | |
|Mailing address | |
|Email address | |
|Telephone number | |
|Language background |
|What languages do you speak? |
|How did you acquire your language skills? |
|Interpretation background |
|What is your interpretation background? (certification, experience, fields, yearly continuing education) |
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|How many times per year do you interpret in a mental health setting? |
|What are the challenges that you have faced in mental health interpretation? |
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|What mental health terminology has been a challenge for you to interpret? |
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|Logistics |
|__ I request private transportation daily to the retreat villa (available for those within a 6 kilometer radius of Playa Hermosa). Approximate |
|pick-up time: 9:30 a.m. Approximate drop-off time: 3:30 p.m. |
|I understand that there will be a kick-off cocktail party dinner and working lunches included in the training. Below is a list of my food allergies |
|and dietary restrictions. |
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| |Training per person early registration received by September 30, 2015 |$775 |
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| |Training per person registration received by December 15, 2015 |$975 |
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| |Training per person late registration received after December 15, 2015 |$1150 |
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|Receive a $75 rebate off your training retreat registration for EACH interpreter who you refer who applies and is accepted for this training. Type |
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20-hour training, daily 10:00-3:00
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica (Near Liberia)
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
20-hour training, daily 10:00-3:00
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica (Near Liberia)
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