Bridging languages and cultures, one sign at a time.

Professional Development
Workshops & Seminars,
Facilitated Discussions

Along with promoting and facilitating effective communication through professional interpreting services, Cindy also promotes professional development of interpreters through her workshops and seminars. You may join an upcoming workshop by clicking on the "Register here" button next to the flyer. You may also contact Cindy to inquire about future workshops and seminars on these and other topics.

Coming soon

Contract with Confidence!

January 27, 2023 - 8:30AM-12:30PM

Introducing "Contract with Confidence! Business Fundamentals for Independent Contractors," a workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive as an independent contractor and business owner. While the target audience of this workshop is interpreters, almost all of the information provided will also benefit deaf mentors and teachers of the deaf who contract their services.

Past Workshops

Past workshops may be presented again. To request one of these workshops or seminars, or to request one on a different topic, contact Cindy here.

Have Passport, Will Interpret

Are you a natural and experienced globe trotter, a person who has only dreamed of traveling to fantastic places around the world, or someone somewhere in between? This workshop will share adventures and insights from a traveling interpreter’s perspective, and many lessons learned. Your expectations, physical and mental stamina may be challenged by surprise when you embark into the world of interpreting in other lands and cultures. Learn how to establish right expectations, live and work in a foreign environment, pack smart, prepare well, interact and succeed as a traveling interpreter.

I Quit!

“I QUIT!” – Whether you call it anger, frustration, exhaustion or burnout, we all experience emotional and physical strains which may tempt us to give up and cry out, “I QUIT!” While the foundation of most ethical decision making starts with “Do no harm”, interpreters may find they apply that protection only to others and forget that they too may suffer long term affects if not adhering to safe and ethical practices. Participants will explore paradigms of interpreting situations, interpreting behaviors and ethics, approaches to decision making, danger zones to recognize and avoid.

Navigating the Texas Medical Center

Co-presented by Cindy Barnett, Nikki Boehme, Cain Chiasson, and Kim Hunt

Are you intimidated by the massive maze of the Texas Medical Center? Unsure where to park, which hospitals require check-in/check-out, or how to handle appointments and procedures that stretch beyond the scheduled time?

Ride the medical center MetroRail
Tour the medical center
Discuss ethics, logistics, and best practices for medical interpreting
Explore more with a scavenger hunt

Community of Practice Group Facilitation

A Community of Practice is a group of professionals who meet regularly to discuss relevant current events and issues, share insights and resources, and develop best practices.

Interpreting Pro Bono

The CPC sets this standard in writing: interpreters will occasionally provide their professional services pro bono. This discussion will dive into the various factors interpreters may consider when deciding how and when to discount their fees and provide interpreting free of charge.

Virtual Teaming

Virtual interpreting took off in 2020. Many interpreters found themselves thrown into a completely new working environment rife with new demands and challenges. This discussion will focus on one particular aspect of virtual interpreters: teaming.

Communication Concepts, DBA

Professional DevelopmentWorkshops & Seminars,Facilitated Discussions