Comparison of Family Therapy Models

Paper Summary:

This paper examines two different family therapy models, the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and the Multisystemic Therapy (MST). The author defines each therapy method as well as discusses the components, characteristics and costs involved for each of them. The paper includes results of programs implemented in Oregon employing both therapy methods. The paper concludes that, although the two methods differ in the process of treatment and the treatment regimen, when properly utilized, both methods can be effective. This paper includes figures.

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Purpose of Study
Terms & Definitions
Introduction
Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"FFT was developed for the purpose of a behavioral adolescent population in the 1970s. The adolescent's behavior was conceived from the conceptual framework in which all family members had various interpersonal needs and the teen's personal developmental needs. From this view the thoughts of family members concerning the behavior of other family members were observed and then meaning assigned to these recurrent interaction sequences and the needs that these recurrent sequences appear to meet."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Evidence-based Practices for Delinquent Youth with Mental Illness in Maryland: Medicaid Must Cover these Cost-Effective Services, (January 31, 2007), Maryland Disability Law Center, Baltimore, MD
• Basics of Evidence-Based Services: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Promising? (2007) DJS Quality Assurance and Accountability Best Practices Unit. Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Department of Maryland Juvenile Services. Online available at: http://www.djs.state.md.us/best-practices/evidence-based-services.doc
• Gordon, DA (nd) Intervening with Troubled Youth and Their Families: Functional Family Therapy and Parenting Wisely. Ohio State University, Athens, Ohio. Online available at: http://www.familyworksinc.com/research_articles/FFTChapterOutline.doc
• Establishing Evidence-Based Juvenile Violence Prevention Programs in Oregon: A Report on the Implementation and Outcomes of Functional Family Therapy and Multi Systemic Therapy Model Programs (2006) FY 2001-2005 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - Juvenile Violence Prevention Program Executive Summary May 2006.
• American Youth Policy Forum (nd) Youth Villages, Inc. Effective Treatment of Emotionally Disturbed and Delinquent Youth. Continuum of care including home-based counseling using the acclaimed Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model, and treatment foster care. Youth Villages, Memphis, TN www.youthvillages.org

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