september, 2023

14sep5:00 pm8:00 pmThe Reality of Suicide: What Interpreters Need to Know0.3 Professional Study CEUs5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT Virtual Workshop - ZoomCategory:GMN Event TagsDHHSD GMN Provided/Sponsored By: This program is provided by ASLIS and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.

Time

(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT

Location

Virtual Workshop - Zoom

Provided/Sponsored By

This program is provided by ASLIS and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.

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Presented in

ASL with English Interpretation

Cost

$15 for Minnesota Metro and Out of State Interpreters
FREE for Interpreters who reside in Greater Minnesota Regions and those who don’t need CEUs

Greater MN Interpreters, enter the Coupon Code that was provided in your email. Don’t have the Coupon Code? Don’t need CEUs and want to attend for free? Email us before registering at workshops@aslis.com

All workshop registrations are final. No refunds.

Please consider making a donation to support our presenter, Tarra Grammenos, in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk put on by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month & Week, all proceeds will be donated to the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

CEUs

0.3 Professional Studies

ASLIS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for a total of 0.3 PS CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.

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Event Details

Suicide is a topic that we aren’t comfortable talking about until we have to. It is a reality that does not discriminate; it doesn’t care who you are or what you do, it can affect anyone. Presented by an interpreter & sibling suicide loss survivor, this workshop will be an open honest conversation about what interpreters need to know about suicide: the facts, statistics, appropriate language (ASL & English), warning signs, risk factors, terminology, myths, and prevention. We will also talk about strategies for safely and effectively working with suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, and individuals calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Let’s talk.

Educational Objectives:

1. Participants will identify various warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors for suicide
2. Participants will discuss current trends and statistics related to suicide and how this might impact the work they do
3. Participants will review common terminology related to suicide and discuss how it is accurate or inaccurate for the situation (in ASL and English)
4. Participants will discuss strategies for safely and effectively working with suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, and individuals calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

ASLIS virtual workshops are NOT recorded for later viewing.

Questions about our virtual workshops? Read our Frequently Asked Questions at – www.aslis.com/attend

Presenter Bio

Tarra Grammenos, M.S., SC:L, NIC Advanced, holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Graduate Certificate in Legal Interpreting, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology of Deviance, and Associates Degree in American Sign Language /English Interpreting. Born and raised in Minnesota, Tarra has been an ASL/English interpreter for 15+ years. Since the death of her youngest brother to suicide in 2017, Tarra has immersed herself into the field of suicidology, attends monthly suicide survivor support groups, Out of the Darkness walks, and even hosts an ASL event for the Annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. She’s also been heavily involved with her local MRID chapter as previous president, conference chair, and various committees. She resides in Minnesota with her partner, Patrick and their adorable chihuahua, Junior.