This Best Practices in Early Intervention share site will not be maintained after June 30, 2025, due to the 'retirement' of MNCoE.
Relational Practices refer to the FEELINGS that providers use to build relationship, including empathy, non-judgment and belief in the caregiver's capacity. Participatory Practices refer to the ACTION both providers and caregivers take to practice new skills, make decisions and resolve problems.
"The two components of effective helpgiving strategies, relational and participatory helpgiving, both must be present in order to achieve positive outcomes for help receivers. Use of only relational helpgiving behaviors (e.g., compassion, empathy, openness) will not promote and enhance the help receiver’s capacity."
(Dunst & Espe-Sherwindt, 2016; Dunst & Trivette, 2009; Trivette & Dunst, 2014)How do you intentionally use relational practices and participatory practices with every family?
Which families are easiest to use relational practices with? Which are the hardest? What do you think about the differences?
Which families are easiest to use participatory practices with? Which are the hardest? What ideas do you have to increase consistency?
What would help you be more prepared to use both relational and participatory helpgiving practices?
What might you do differently going forward?