Foundations of Child Care Consultation
Published: 2011-09-23
Abstract:
New Hampshire Association for Infant Mental Health – 17th Annual Conference. “Climbing the Ladder Toward Competency in Early Childhood Mental Health”
Red Jacket Mountain Resort, North Conway NH
In this highly interactive workshop, participants experienced a brief introduction to the Foundations of Collaborative Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation curriculum developed by the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies as part of the comprehensive model of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation called RELATE. The overall purpose of RELATE is to enhance the capacity of caregivers to strengthen healthy social-emotional development. RELATE blends the evidence-based practice of collaborative consultation in early childhood settings with the principles,values,and perspective of the infant/early childhood mental health approach. The RELATE model offers qualified mental health practitioners personnel preparation in the area of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation through professional development and mentoring.