Multisystemic treatment of antisocial behavior in children and adolescents

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Multisystemic treatment of antisocial behavior in children and adolescents

Scott W. Henggeler ... [et al.]

(Treatment manuals for practitioners)

Guilford Press, c1998

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-279) and index

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Description

Severe antisocial behaviour in children and adolescents has been extremely difficult to change, and the out-of-home methods often used are expensive, may not work, and usually leave the families without a voice in the process. Providing an alternative approach, this book presents a Multisystematic Treatment MST That Focuses On Promoting Behaviour changes within the child's family, peer and school networks. This home and community-based approach is an intensive, short-term treatment that is cost-effective, family inclusive, and has demonstrated both short and long-term effectiveness with families of different cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Following a complete overview of the empirical, conceptual, philosophical and clinical foundations of MST, chapters provide guidelines for implementing MST, including: assessing of family functions, working within the school setting, funding community supports, and conducting individually-orientated intervention. The book concludes with outcomes from controlled evaluations and implications for future policies.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction. Empirical, Conceptual, and Philosophical Bases of MST. Clinical Foundations of MST: Nine Treatment Principles, Home-Based Model of Service Delivery, and Guidelines for Clinical Supervision Part II: Clinical Procedures Assessment of Family Functioning. Family Interventions. Changing Relations with Peers. Promoting Academic and Social Competence in School Settings. When and How to Conduct Individually Oriented Interventions. Family Linkages with Community Supports Part III: Outcomes and Policy. Outcomes of MST: Findings from Controlled Evaluations Epilogue: Policy Implications of the Effectiveness of MST.

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