Although there are a number of models for
training early childhood mental health consultants and increasing the availability of a prepared workforce (Korfmacher & Hilado, 2008), there are few formal training programs that emphasize the consultative stance as an important skill in effective mental health consultation.
Not exact matches
study, by describing common and diverse approaches to
training and supervision of
early childhood mental health consultants, incorporating additional research on this topic, as well as showcasing models, strategies, and tools that contribute to a prepared and supported workforce.
Although there are a number of models for
training and professional development of
early childhood mental health consultants (Korfmacher & Hilado, 2008), this remains an important area of resource development in the field.
Potty
training is a common endeavor that caregivers and parents tend to begin focusing on during this time and a question that is posed quite frequently to
early childhood mental health consultants is, «When should I potty
train my child or children in my care?»
For
early childhood mental health consultants, opportunities for specialized preparation and
training in infant and
early childhood mental health are guided by principles and standards of practice related specifically to consultation in the context of ECE settings.
Ms. Ash has provided extensive
training and workforce development to
early childhood mental health consultants and consultation programs.
Specific
training in being a
consultant and practices associated with the consultative stance requires special focus to fully prepare for
early childhood mental health consultation.
Since 2008, the project has funded
mental health consultants (MHCs) who provide
training, infant and
early childhood mental health consultation, and referrals to enhance the capacity of
mental health providers, child care providers and home visitors.
Some
mental health consultants, referred to as infant mental health specialists, have specialized training in working with families and very young children, birth to three years (see Infant Mental Health Specialists and Early Childhood Mental Health Consulta
health consultants, referred to as infant
mental health specialists, have specialized training in working with families and very young children, birth to three years (see Infant Mental Health Specialists and Early Childhood Mental Health Consulta
health specialists, have specialized
training in working with families and very young children, birth to three years (see Infant
Mental Health Specialists and Early Childhood Mental Health Consulta
Health Specialists and
Early Childhood Mental Health Consulta
Health Consultation).