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Multisystemic therapy (MST) has grown dramatically since the initial publication of this comprehensive manual. Today, over 400 MST programs operate in more than 30 states and 10 countries, supported by a strong empirical evidence base. This book explains the principles of MST and provides clear guidelines for clinical assessment and intervention with delinquent youth and their families. Practitioners are guided to implement proven strategies for engaging clients and helping them to address the root causes of antisocial behavior, improve family functioning and peer relationships, enhance school performance, and build meaningful social supports.
New to This Edition
*Thoroughly revised and expanded to include the latest MST data and clinical refinements.
*Revised to be even more user-friendly, with many new examples added.
*A chapter on treating youth and caregiver substance abuse.
*Expanded coverage of safety concerns, enhancing vocational outcomes, and MST adaptations for other clinical problems.
*A chapter detailing the MST system for sustaining high-quality programs.
KEY FEATURES:
- Completely updated: 45% new material, including new chapters on substance abuse and on quality assurance.
- MST is now widely used and has strong research evidence for its effectiveness.
- Optimistic tone, rich case examples, and detailed implementation guidelines enhance the book's appeal.
AUDIENCE: Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, family and couple therapists, and counselors working with at-risk children and adolescents; researchers and students in these areas.
COURSE USE: Serves as a text in graduate-level courses such as Juvenile Delinquency, Interventions with Youth, Community Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, Direct Practice with Children and Adolescents, and family therapy courses.
Additional Information
| Author | Scott W Henggeler, Sonja K Schoenwald, Charles M Borduin, Melisa D Rowland and Phillippe B Cunningham |
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| Publication Date | 2009 |