PosttestThis short quiz checks what you learned in this tutorial.When an organization creates a shared vision for mental health services, it is important to include;A common understanding of what mental health isAn explanation of the roles of how families, staff, and the administrators will contribute to the mental health perspectiveA detailed, “living” plan with strategies for infusing mental health supports and services into the programAll of the above The responsibility of mental health services and staff wellness is solely the responsibility of the mental health consultant or mental health/disabilities coordinator.TrueFalse Program administrators can support the mental health vision by;Offering staff development on topics related to early childhood mental healthModeling positive relationships with the mental health consultantValuing and supporting staff wellnessAll of the Above A strategic plan should be reviewed, at a minimum, one time per year.TrueFalse Parents, teachers and consultants are all essential members of a potential strategic planning teamTrueFalse The following are messages that are important for program administrators to share with families and staff in order to support a “readiness” for change;Consultation is normative — something that supports all staff and childrenConsultants are specialists that come to give their expert opinion to Head Start staff and families.Consultants are not here to "fix children" but rather to partner with staff to help support a holistic mental health approach.A and C only Many consultants receive clinical/reflective supervision outside the Head Start program, therefore it is not necessary to have an in-house supervisor to provide support specifically around working with staff and families at this Head Start program.TrueFalse Check your answersScreen 25 of 28PreviousActivity: Supporting and Supervising the Program’s ConsultantNextTake Home Messages
