Elements of the Consultative Stance
Co-Author and contributor to “Mental Health Consultation in Child Care” the book we use as IECMHC Network Consultants.
Who is Kadija Johnston and/or Charles Brinamen
Within how many days should the consultant conduct the program observation?
What is 30 days
Within how many days should consultants submit documentation in the data system?
What is 3 days from the session date
A practice of attentional present moment awareness to deepen one’s capacity for reflection.
What is Mindfulness or Mindful Awareness
Witches ride on these
What are broomsticks
A way of working together as consultant and provider to come up with possibilities.
What is Collaboration or Collaborative Alliance
A tool used during the initial phase of consultation to set the expectations for the consultation experience.
What is the Consultation Services Agreement?
The new phase of consultation where consultants contact programs 60 days after the consultation ends
What is the follow-up phase
Having a reflective space with my RPF allows me to then create a reflective space for the providers with whom I am working.
What is the Parallel Process
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
What is Romania
Someone who has advanced knowledge, and experience in early childhood education, child development, and mental health and provides indirect mental health services to child care and early education providers.
Who is an IECMHC Network Consultant or IECMH Consultant.
A document/space created for IECMHC Network Consultants to find resources that may be shared with providers.
What is the “Approved Websites for Consultant” list and/or Consultant Box folder.
The consultant provides how many hours of direct consultation to the program/provider?
What is 8-10 hours?
When the consultant feels stuck and is uncertain how to connect with a provider they can schedule a time with this key support person.
Who is the Reflective Practice Facilitator
What is the name of the biggest Hispanic holiday shown in the movie Coco?
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
The IECMH consultant hears and gives voice to those who have no words…
What is Hearing and Representing all Voices, Especially the Child
Key guiding principles that include “Self-Awareness Leads to Better Services for Families” and “Recognizing and Respecting Non-Dominant Bodies of Knowledge”.
What are the Diversity Informed Tenets
One of the final steps for consultants to complete during the closing phase of consultation
(Any key words from the following)
Complete site summary
Share satisfaction survey
Tell providers about other IECMHC Network services
In reflective practice a way of exploring socio-cultural context and other aspects of identity and social location of work with providers.
What is Critical Self-Reflection
What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in the movie “Hocus Pocus”?
Winifred, Mary and Sarah
When the IECMH consultant aligns their approach with at least two key elements of the Consultative Stance.
(Any one of the following) Mutuality of endeavor, Avoiding the position of expert, Wondering instead of knowing, Understanding another’s subjective experience, Considering all levels of influence, Hearing and representing all voices
One of the four “Professional Relationship and Shared Values” commitments outlined in the IECMH Network Consultant Agreement form.
(Any key words from the following)
Be respectful to all IECMHC Network consultants, project team members, and consultees; be open to new and different points of view.
Hold the scope of practice in mind when functioning as an IECMHC Network consultant.
Contribute as an ambassador of WestEd in representing the agency and IECMHC Network.
If a concern arises, contact Jana Stassi or Jennifer Miller from the IECMHC Network team
Three core principles of the IECMHC Network model
Reflective practice, the consultative stance, and the diversity-informed tenets
A foundational concept regarding the consultant and/or providers’ beliefs and experiences that influence their work considered to be “visitors from the past”.
What are “Ghosts in the Nursery”.
How much money did Americans spend on Halloween in 2023?
Approximately $12.2 billion