I go over a bunch of different strategies for not only dealing with those moments where the stress and anxiety seem to overwhelm us, but also activities I recommend doing every day to mitigate stress as it builds up. While this was written with remote interpreters in mind, most of these suggestions can help anyone!
Reducing OPI/VRI Anxiety During COVID-19, Part 5: Set Your Space
Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to EN): Sex Positivity
Reducing OPI/VRI Anxiety During COVID-19, Part 4: Change Your Ringtone
Reducing OPI/VRI Anxiety During COVID-19, Part 3: Track Your Time
Reducing OPI/VRI Anxiety During COVID-19, Part 2: Call Flow Charts
Reducing OPI/VRI Anxiety During COVID-19, Part 1: Reference Materials
Consecutive Interpreting Practice: COVID-19 Screening (EN<>EN and EN<>ES)
My next free consecutive interpreting/notetaking practice video is about a man and his family being screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the building where he has an appointment. This is now an all-too-common scenario at in-person appointments, so I have posted both a version in English/English (EN<>EN) and a version in English/Spanish (EN<>ES). For more videos like these, stay...
Medical Sight Translation Practice
Consecutive Interpreting Practice: Mrs. Valencia and Her Mask (EN<>EN)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new free consecutive interpreting practice video to my YouTube! I actually started a group sewing cloth masks for essential retail and service workers in my area, with a dedicated outreach arm to Spanish-speakers. The group has been a 40-hour a week job providing a much-needed service to non-healthcare workers on the front line. My...