MST 101
What does MST stand for?
Multisystemic Therapy
What age range does MST serve?
ages 12-17
TAMs is short for...
Therapist adherence measure
What is the MST motto?
Whatever it takes!
Where do services take place?
in the home, in the community, in schools
What is the purpose of the TAMs?
The TAM (therapist adherence measure) is completed by the family/caregivers every month to assess the therapist’s fidelity to the MST model.
How long are MST families in treatment?
3-5 months!
Who is eligible for services?
Collin county residents who meet criteria for MST
Number of MST principles
9
What model is MST based off of?
Bronfenbrener's Ecological Systems model
True or False: MST can treat teens with substance use concerns
True!
Who do MST therapists meet with every week for additional supervision?
an MST consultant
Name two referral behaviors for MST
Physical aggression, verbal aggression, stealing, leaving home without permission, substance use, truancy/school behaviors, non-compliance, and high-risk sexual behavior