Using an interpreter as cofacilitator

Author:
DUBUS Nicole
Journal article citation:
Social Work with Groups, 38(1), 2015, pp.44-55.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

This article describes an ongoing group for Cambodian refugee elder women held in the Un. The group was facilitated by a White licensed clinical social worker who spoke only English and a bilingual, Cambodian interpreter. The interpreter interpreted for the members and the English speaking facilitator but also was a cofacilitator performing assessments of group dynamics, interventions, and actively facilitated alongside the licensed clinical social worker. This model is different than how interpreters are traditionally used. Challenges, strengths, and the dynamics of this model are discussed. (Publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
interpreting, refugees, groupwork, older people, women;
Content type:
practice example
Location(s):
United States
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1540-9481
ISSN print:
0160-9513

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