Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health

<p><em>Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health: Guidelines for the New Consultant</em> offers a practical guide for professionals working ‘indirectly’ with clients through consultation with staff. As resources become more scarce in public services and a greater number of people seek mental health interventions professionals are increasingly called upon to consult with practitioners who conduct face-to-face work with clients. This book provides an essential guide for those who are interested in developing their consultation competence. </p><p>This book introduces the reader to the principles of a collaborative approach to consultation with practitioners teams and agencies working in health education social care and mental health. The book takes the reader step-by-step through the collaborative consultation process from preparing and setting up the context for consultation through to communicating effectively to build cooperative partnerships and evaluating consultation outcomes. <i>Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health</i> guides the consultant in how to apply and develop these principles and practices within group consultation and also addresses common dilemmas and challenges consultants encounter.</p><p>Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health<b> </b>will appeal to both new and experienced consultants working with adults children older people people with intellectual disabilities and families across a range of contexts.</p>