CECMHC | Library: Resources and Training Tools

Library: Resources and Training Tools

The CECMHC products translate research-based knowledge into practical strategies that can be implemented in Head Start programs across the country. These products include: self-assessment tools and web-based, best-practice tutorials that build the skills and capacity of mental health consultants and program administrators; implementation toolkits for each level of the Pyramid Model; and relaxation techniques to promote staff wellness.

Materials developed on this site are protected by Georgetown University's copyright policies. However, we encourage you to download them for use in your work.

Permission is not required if the material is to be (1) used unaltered and (2) proper credit is given to the authors and to CECMHC.
Permission is required if the material is to be (1) modified in any way; (2) used in broad distribution; or (3) used for commercial purpose.

Administrative Tools

As you seek the services of a mental health consultant, here is a sample contract and memorandum of understanding that other Head Start programs have used. Feel free to download and modify it for your program's use.

Assessment Tools

Baby Books

Best Practice Tutorials

Choose and Use Guide

Finding Social and Emotional Screening Tools

Community of Learners: Social Media

Everyday Ideas for Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Evidence-based Strategies

Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior

Fact Sheets

Creating Practice-Based Principles for Effective Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Services

Monographs

Cohen, E., and Kaufmann, R. Early Childhood Mental Heatlh Consultation. DHHS Pub. No. CMHS-SVP0151. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005.
Hepburn, K. S., & Kaufmann, R. K. A Training Guide for the Early Childhood Services Community. DHHS Pub. No. CMHS-SVP0152. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005.

Relaxation Resources

Taking Care of Ourselves | En Español
Taking Care of Ourselves: Providers | En Español
Mental Health Consultant Notes
Stress Reduction Workshop
Posters to Combat Stress
Relaxation Exercises (podcasts; English and Spanish)

Posters for Head Start Staff to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions

Classroom Posters | En Español

Posters for Parents to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions

Parent Posters | En Español

Social Emotional Tips

Surveys

ECMHC Program Needs Assessment Surveys: Teacher Survey | Manager Survey

Toolkits

Vignettes

A Day in the Life of an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant: Real-Life Vignettes

What Works Series


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	Home About the Center Our Vision for Mental Health in HS Resources for: HS Mental Health Consultants HS Administrators HS Staff HS Families T&TA Providers All Resources, A-Z Popular Resources: Teaching Tools for Young Children Stress & Relaxation Temperament Tool Toolkits Tutorials Links Search Contact Us	Library: Resources and Training Tools The CECMHC products translate research-based knowledge into practical strategies that can be implemented in Head Start programs across the country. These products include: self-assessment tools and web-based, best-practice tutorials that build the skills and capacity of mental health consultants and program administrators; implementation toolkits for each level of the Pyramid Model; and relaxation techniques to promote staff wellness. Materials developed on this site are protected by Georgetown University's copyright policies. However, we encourage you to download them for use in your work. Permission is not required if the material is to be (1) used unaltered and (2) proper credit is given to the authors and to CECMHC. Permission is required if the material is to be (1) modified in any way; (2) used in broad distribution; or (3) used for commercial purpose. Administrative Tools As you seek the services of a mental health consultant, here is a sample contract and memorandum of understanding that other Head Start programs have used. Feel free to download and modify it for your program's use. MOU Sample Contract Assessment Tools MHC Self Assessment Tool (PDF) (Word Version) \| Resources Crosswalk for MHC Self Assessment (PDF) (Word Version) Cultural and Linguistic Competence Self-Assessment Checklist for Early Head Start and Head Start Program Administrators and Managers Cultural and Linguistic Competence Self-Assessment Checklist for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs ECMHC Program Needs Assessment Surveys: Teacher Survey \| Manager Survey Infant Toddler Temperament Tool\| En Español (Instrumento sobre el temperamento del bebé y del niño pequeño) Baby Books My 1st Year Baby Book (English and Español) Discovering Feelings booklet (English and Español) Best Practice Tutorials Introduction to the Tutorials Tutorial 1: Strengthening Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in Head Start and Early Head Start Programs Tutorial 2: Defining Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and the Consultant Role Tutorial 3: The Effective Mental Health Consultant Tutorial 4: Mastering the Consultative Stance Tutorial 5: Partnering with Families in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC) Tutorial 6: Recognizing and Supporting the Social and Emotional Health of Young Children Birth to Age Five Tutorial 7: Recognizing and Addressing Trauma in Infants, Young Children, and their Families Tutorial 8: Developing a Vision and Strategic Planning for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Services Tutorial 9: Implementing and Evaluating ECMHC Services Tutorial 10: Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Choose and Use Guide Finding Social and Emotional Screening Tools Community of Learners: Social Media Everyday Ideas for Promoting Social and Emotional Development Evidence-based Strategies Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior Fact Sheets Creating Practice-Based Principles for Effective Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Services Monographs Cohen, E., and Kaufmann, R. Early Childhood Mental Heatlh Consultation. DHHS Pub. No. CMHS-SVP0151. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005. Hepburn, K. S., & Kaufmann, R. K. A Training Guide for the Early Childhood Services Community. DHHS Pub. No. CMHS-SVP0152. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005. Relaxation Resources Taking Care of Ourselves \| En Español Taking Care of Ourselves: Providers \| En Español Mental Health Consultant Notes Stress Reduction Workshop Posters to Combat Stress Relaxation Exercises (podcasts; English and Spanish) Posters for Head Start Staff to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions Classroom Posters \| En Español Posters for Parents to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions Parent Posters \| En Español Social Emotional Tips Social Emotional Tips for Providers Caring for Infants Social Emotional Tips for Families with Infants Surveys ECMHC Program Needs Assessment Surveys: Teacher Survey \| Manager Survey Toolkits Observation Toolkit for Mental Health Consultants Facilitating Individualized Interventions to Address Challenging Behavior Vignettes A Day in the Life of an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant: Real-Life Vignettes What Works Series What Works? A Study of Effective Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Programs What Works? A Webinar Series on Effective Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
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