Multisystematic Treatment Of Antisocial Behaviour In Children And adolescents (Treatment Manuals for Practitioners) - Hardcover

Henggler, Scott W.; Borduin, Charles M.; Schoenwald, Sonja K.; Pickrel, Susan G.; Rowland, Melisa D.; Cunningham, Phillippe B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572301066 ISBN 13: 9781572301061

Publisher: Guilford Press, 1998

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

"This well-written and informative book presents the theory, research, and practice of Multisystemic Treatment as it is applied to antisocial youths, their families, and their communities. Including numerous case illustrations of interventions with diverse families, the authors provide a rich and rewarding model of empirically supported, clinically sensitive practice at its best. Managed care companies and federal funding agencies should take note: This is a treatment approach whose time has come." --Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech "Multisystemic Treatment (MST) is a family-focused, strengths-based approach that addresses client problems in their diverse social-ecological context. Bolstered by controlled outcome studies, MST has engendered greater optimism in our efforts to curtail antisocial behavior and related refractory conditions in youths. Delineating the key processes and procedures for implementing MST with this population, this practical book presents a useful conceptual framework, clear assessment and intervention guidelines, tips to enhance effectiveness in various settings, and helpful case examples. Clinicians will appreciate the authors' emphasis on tailoring the treatment to fit the problem, rather than attempting the reverse." --David J. Kolko, PhD, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine "Multisystemic treatment has changed the face of intervention for antisocial behavior in young people, taking therapists out of their offices and inserting them into the settings where youngsters live their lives and go astray. The intuitive appeal of MST is matched by impressive scientific support. The treatment works--and with some of the most troubled and troubling youth in our society. This engaging book tells the story of MST: its theoretical and empirical foundation, basic principles, strategies for success in each of the youth's life contexts, and supporting evidence. The book is a rich resource for practitioners, researchers, and policy makers in mental health and juvenile justice. It is a theoretical statement, a how-to manual, an empirical report, and an inspiring story, all in a single volume." --John R. Weisz, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "Every once in a while, there appears a breakthrough book in psychotherapy. This book is a monumental achievement, representing the productive interaction of solid clinical science and rich, creative, and practical clinical thinking and practice. The multisystemic model achieves impressive results in engagement and outcomes with challenging clinical problems. Importantly, these results have been produced in the context of well conceived and conducted clinical research over many years. With lucid and lively writing, the book brings to life the complexity and richness of a powerful, and effective treatment model. Simply put, it is the most authoritative, and best available book for clinicians working with this population." --Howard A. Liddle, EdD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Center for Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse, University of Miami School of Medicine "MST is an excellent example of a treatment with empirical support. It is firmly linked to the research and theoretical literature on antisocial behavior and the final section of the book presents convincing data regarding both the clinical and cost effectiveness of the treatment. The book is also admirable in its straightforward opinion of the value of other, non-empirically supported treatments for antisocial youth. The book is well organized, easy to read, and full of practical advice and examples....this volume will be exceptionally useful to practitioners who deal with antisocial youth, particularly in orienting treatment to a broader, systems-level understanding of antisocial behavior." --"Behaviour Research and Therapy" .,."provides a comprehensive description of multisystemic therapy....There is extensive description of clinical procedures; of assessment of the family and its unique ecological system; and of the treatment interventions used throughout....practical, authoritative and thought provoking....This book should alert the reader to the therapeutic possibilities of MST. It could serve as a primer to agencies considering this as a service delivery model." --"The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review" .,."the book is well organized; treatment is cohesively presented and discussed and specific interventions are nicely traced to the key principles that define MST....The book reflects a deep appreciation of the complexity of serving antisocial youths and their families." --"Contemporary Psychology "

About the Author:

Scott W. Henggeler, PhD Sonja K. Schoenwald, PhD Charles M. Borduin, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia Melisa D. Rowland, MD Phillippe B. Cunningham, PhD, Family Services Research Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1572301066
• ISBN 13: 9781572301061
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300