Here is an abbreviated role play of an initial intake. Pay close attention to:

• Rapport building – what techniques is the clinician using to join with the client?
• Confidentiality & exceptions – done before any disclosure takes place
• Framing the intake process – the “why” behind all the questions
• Presenting issue, duration, intensity, triggers and desired future state

Interpreters:

• Imagine you are in this situation. How would you positively contribute to the rapport building without stepping out of your role?
• In what ways might you detract from it, unintentionally?
• What vocabulary and/or concepts might present a challenge?
• How would you render the message in a linguistically and culturally accurate way?