Multisystemic Treatment of Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents

Scott W. Henggeler; Sonja K. Schoenwald; Charles M. Borduin; Melisa D. Rowland; Phillippe B. Cunningham

ISBN 10: 1572301066 / ISBN 13: 9781572301061

Published by The Guilford Press, 1998

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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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Multisystemic Treatment of Antisocial ...
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket