In regards to reflective consultation, candidates applying for the Infant Family Specialist must receive a minimum of 24 clock hours in no less than one year and no more than a two-year time frame. Candidates applying for the Infant Mental Health Specialist must have received a minimum of 50 clock hours of reflective consultation within the same 1-2 year time frame. Reflective consultation that meets criteria for endorsement must come from someone who is Endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist or Mentor.
The only exception is candidates who are pursuing Endorsement as an Infant Family Specialist and are Bachelor's prepared can receive qualified reflective consultation from someone who has earned Endorsement as and Infant Family Specialist AND is Master's prepared.