PretestThis short quiz gets you thinking about the core issues and checks what you already know about this topic.Relationship-based work and the consultative stance are based on the central belief(s) thatRelationships are key to effective consultationHow the consultant “is” – his or her demonstration of interest, empathy, respect and understanding – is central to successful consultationThe positive experience of the relationship between the consultant and the consultee (early care and education staff and families) influences the relationship between the consultee and children in his or her careAll of the above The term “consultative stance” in early childhood mental health consultation refers toThe consultant’s theoretical position on child development and mental healthThe consultant’s opinion regarding how to deal with a child’s social emotional development or behaviorThe consultant’s way of being or working in relationships with early care and education staff and familiesNone of the above In achieving the “consultative stance”, the consultant takes the position of the expert and addresses the mental health needs of children and families one-on-one and in lieu of those (staff and families) who provide regular care for the chilTrueFalse The essential tool(s) for transforming relationships through the “consultative stance” include the consultant’sExpertise providing clinical therapyAbility to take in and respect every person’s perspectiveCommitment to incorporating their own expert opinionFocusing exclusively on presenting problems When meeting with families and teachers to plan strategies for a child, the consultant’s practices which would represent the consultative stance include all of the following except:Sharing ideas clearly and soliciting ideas from othersHypothesizing and interpreting a child’s behavior for those involved in the child’s careFacilitating discussion to reach agreement on the goal(s), intervention plan, and measures of successPreparing the plan before the meeting Ongoing supervision and supports that encourage the practice of relationship-based work and the consultative stance includeClinical supervision and guidance on diagnosis and interventionAdministrative supervision and guidance on how to change the organizational structure of the early care and education settingSupervision that includes reflective practices and guidance on identifying motivations, feelings, and insight toward self-awarenessA and B The organizational structure (for example, administrative support) has a strong impact on the effectiveness of early childhood mental health consultation.effectiveness.TrueFalse Check your answersScreen 1 of 20NextModule 1: Relationship Based Work and the Consultative Stance
