Tutorial 5 · Partnering with Families in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Challenges to Partnering
There are a variety of factors that may stand in the way of partnering such as conflicting belief systems, attitudes, overwhelming family problems and crises.
List a few of the barriers that you have faced when partnering with families in your consultation work either on your pad of paper or complete and print this online page:
Keep these challenges in mind as you work through the next module. With patience and time many challenges can be overcome. Module 2 will share some of the key components that support effective family partnerships and help to overcome challenges to include:
- Respect and trust
- Empowerment
- Supporting resilience
- Active communication
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