Multisystemic Treatment of Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents

by Scott W. Henggeler, Sonja K. Schoenwald, Charles M. Borduin

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 *Includes 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.

Genres: Nonfiction

324 pages, Hardcover

First published April 24, 1998

Reviews

[Marisa Vasquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to read for work, but I really enjoyed how the clinicians/authors structured the book and included case summary’s and analytical data.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was required reading for my job with Youth Villages, and I'm glad to have had such an in-depth and helpful exploration of multi-systemic therapy (MST). This book reads like one of my grad school textbooks but gives great case examples and interventions to help apply what you're reading. I would not suggest this book for someone looking for a fun read, but if you are looking for a better understanding of MST as a clinician, this is your go-to book! It's been helpful as a reference with treatment planning and thinking of where to go next with families and I'm sure I'll continue to reference back to it in the future.