Stages-+Implementation

__Implementation Stage Summary __ The Implementation stage is critical in the consultation process and is also the “action stage.” The consultant is either the resource person or trainer in this stage. This stage consist of four phases: choosing an intervention, formulating a plan, implementing the plan and evaluating the plan. In phase I (chose intervention), the consultee chooses one or more interventions that would have the most positive results in addressing the problem. Phase II (form plan), the consultant and consultee develop an action plan that would have the highest probability of success. While the consultant maintains communication with the consultee, in phase III (implement plan), the consultant puts the plan into action. Lastly, phase IV (evaluate plan), is evaluation of the information gathered to assess how effective it is in regards to the indicated goals. It is important to ensure interventions discussed are valid by support of research. The consultee should as well, take into consideration the expense and benefits of the interventions being implemented. Moreover, use the process of decision consultation, which relates to effective decision making.

-An example of implementation stage would be behavioral interventions. A teacher consults with the school counselor about a student's disruptive behavior in the classroom. The student continues to kick other students. The two decide to move the disruptive student to another seat in the classroom. The teacher will monitor the student's behavior and note if the behavior improves.

-Group Members: Marjorie Rogers-Slagle, Andrea Sowell, Yoneko Washington, Amy Millspaugh, Shanqueetay Easley, Andrea Buzzell, Mandi Sommers, Kendra Wenning, Lena Richardson

Reference Dougherty, M. (2009) //Psychological consultation and collaboration in school and community settings, 5th ed//. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole