Best Practice Tutorials
These 10 free, self-paced courses hold 274 screens. Work through a course in order or open the screen you need.
10 courses in the series
- Strengthening Early Childhood ProgramsWhy mental health belongs in early childhood settings and what consultation changes in Head Start.28 screens
- Defining Early Childhood Mental Health ConsultationWhat the service is, what it isn't, and the consultant's role.17 screens
- The Effective Mental Health ConsultantWho does this work, the competencies it takes, and how to deliver high-quality services.20 screens
- Mastering the Consultative StanceThe stance the work rests on and how a consultant holds it in practice.20 screens
- Partnering with FamiliesThis tutorial treats family engagement as part of consultation practice. It covers how to set the stage for partnerships with families and how to strengthen them.16 screens
- Recognizing and Supporting Social Emotional DevelopmentThis tutorial covers social and emotional development from the first year through age five. It also covers risk factors and community referrals.34 screens
- Recognizing and Addressing TraumaThis tutorial explains trauma and how it affects young children. It covers the signs to watch for and the consultant's role.37 screens
- Developing a Vision and Strategic PlanThis tutorial shows how to turn a mental health vision into a program-level strategic plan and put it into practice.28 screens
- Implementing and Evaluating ECMHCThis tutorial covers job descriptions, hiring, contracts, workgroups, and continuous quality improvement.26 screens
- Cultural and Linguistic CompetenceThis tutorial looks at the cultural context of consultation and how to practice in a culturally responsive way.48 screens
Keep going at your own pace
The courses are free and need no account. Start wherever the subject you need begins.