VICARIOUS TRAUMA IN INTERPRETERS

Abstract

Vicarious trauma remains under-researched in the field of interpreting. It is the lack of information on this concept that has led to this paper, whose main aim is to provide an introduction to this psychopathological disorder, covering its main features and its effects on language mediation professionals, especially interpreters. Vicarious trauma is firstly defined, including the possible areas of stress for interpreters, followed by examples taken from different situations and environments, as well as a section detailing the current general treatment for the disorder. The dissertation closes with a specific proposal of intervention for interpreters.