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Joining ACA: Exploring the Field of Professional Counseling
[This happened a year ago, when I (re)started my journey into "mental health"] I cannot help the feeling of elation when I type http://www.counseling.org in my browser to navigate the pages of...
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ACA Presentation: Interpreters and vicarious trauma
It is confirmed, I will be presenting with one of my professors at my first mental health related event in the USA. Quite a rite of passage. Friday, March 22, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Individual...
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The little things matter
A coach at a football (or soccer for some) practice told a group of 8-9 year-old boys: “those are girlie push-ups!” (and not as a way to compliment the awesomeness of their physical dexterity, mind...
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Do not mark one box (unless you want to)
One of the side effects of moving to the US is that you have to “mark one box.” People will: ask, –> are you Hispanic, White, or Latino? persuade, –> you should change your last name… demand,...
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All inclusive language
As interpreters and translators – are we ready? Right now I am advocating with one of my clients to use “all inclusive language” in our translations into Spanish. Let’s play! For example: When there...
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Racism, privilege, and respect (dreaming)
Last night I had a dream, which is not a remarkable event in itself, but this dream was about discrimination. Interestingly, it involved place of work, an authority figure, being insulted, belittled,...
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Immigrant feeling
The Carrasco International Airport (Montevideo, Uruguay) is an enormous emotional landmark. A place where time stands still, I move through the immigrant motions of feeling l am leaving home, returning...
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Latinos in the US: report
This is a very interesting report (Pew Report) of the diverse Latino population. The main positive factor is that indicates we are -as a society- getting closer to understand the concept of what this...
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Hero within
I think medical interpreters play a role in protecting vulnerable children from becoming the family interpreters. When medical and mental health providers work with professional interpreters, we grow...
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(White) Elephant in the room
One thing I am clear about Trayvon Martin’s death and the events that followed: the awareness of my privilege as the mother of a child that is protected by the looks favorited in this society. I invite...
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Emotional Landmarks
Daring to connect with one’s emotional landmarks as immigrants brings us closer to self-awareness.
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Hybrid model: interpreter/translator
The morning started early, too early. I accepted a two-hour minimum assignment with an agency that pays higher than average. Not sure if I am allowed to disclose the monetary details… Let’s say I would...
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Cultural competence tip
The Southern-Hemisphere-born-and-raised immigrant to the US says: “Please do not speak to me in “season” language. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter do not happen at the same time for me… Talk to me in...
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Short immigrant story
My identity gained a new layer the very same day I became a mother in this foreign land. I was no longer a visitor or a passing guest. Me, the immigrant. It is plausible I was living as a tourist...
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#ATA55 almost here
Todos los años sucede igual, que es caro, que las horas de trabajo, que… y cuando se acerca la fecha de la Conferencia de ATA (Chicago, IL) me alegra muchísimo haber hecho la inversión. Este año en...
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