How I Manage my Phobia of Needles as an In-Person Medical Interpreter

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to have a phobia of needles and work in healthcare? Chances are, if you have a phobia, you don't have to! My name's Kelly and I'm an in-person Spanish medical interpreter who has a phobia of needles. In this video we're going to talk about what exactly a phobia is, the effects that it can have on someone with a phobia, as well as strategies for managing your phobias, fears, and more. Want more videos like this? Show your support on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/kghinterpretation This is a great video for ALL healthcare workers to watch, because you may be doing some of the things that we discuss in this video that can have a negative effect on someone with a phobia, all without even realizing it. I also discuss misconceptions and how certain attitudes and behaviors can actually force someone with a phobia to take up MORE of your valuable time and attention. I also decided to write two consecutive interpreting practice scripts based on trypanophobia (phobia of needles) which are also available now on my channel: Fear of Needles: How Not to Respond    • Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to E...   Fear of Needles: A Gentle Hand    • Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to E...   VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - Definition of Phobia 2:49 - Why I Have a Phobia of Needles 6:31 - How I Feel Faced with Needles 13:03 - Strategies for Managing a Phobia 21:10 - Strategies that Don't Work for Me 25:47 - What Not to Do or Say 34:19 - Bringing it All Together