As a mental health consultant or a Head Start or Early Head Start program administrator, consider what aspects of consultant preparation, supervision, and program administrative features are in place or need to be developed to enhance the effectiveness of consultation and the consultative stance.

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Consultation:
Relationship-based Work and the Consultative Stance

Features	In Place	Need to Develop	Who to Involve
Training and preparation
Training in relationship-based consultation Training in the consultative stance
Ongoing supervision and supports
Supervision that supports reflective practice Supervision for guidance and skill development
Organizational and Administrative Features
Program philosophy that supports learning and relationships Opportunities for relationship building and collaboration Reflective practices for staff and caregivers

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