MST PRINCIPLES
For this principle- Instead of only targeting problems, MST builds on what the youth and family are already doing well.
POSTIVE & STRENGTH FOCUSED-principle 2
This initial MST assessment focuses on supports for the family
MASS- "Mst assessment of social support"
This is a skill that the therapist uses when seeking information, inviting the client’s perspective or encouraging self-exploration
Open ended questions
This is the timeline that all progress notes are due
48 hours
This is the minimum amount children need to be seen each month
2x
For this principle- Behavior doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s influenced by family, peers, school, and community. MST looks at the whole system to understand why problems occur.
FINDING THE FIT-principle 1
This part of the analytic process is where therapists creates and develops thorough, specific, successful tasks in collaboration with a family, school or community/participants.
Intervention development
This skill focused on joining people where they are to build a climate of trust and respect.
Establishing Rapport
What system(s) do Advocate cases get entered into
Evolv and promis
You do this when their is suspected abuse or neglect
SCR Call
Change requires consistent, daily effort from the youth, family, and therapist—not just weekly sessions.
CONTINUOUS EFFORT-principle 7
This part of the analytic process identifies a new behavior that will replace a prioritized driver on a FIT circle.
Intermediary goal
Therapist explores how a situation is typically perceived and offers another, more positive view for the situation.
Positive reframing
What system(s) do CWS cases get entered into
Connections and promis
This needs to get done within 10 days
Intake
For this principle- Skills learned in therapy must work in real life—home, school, and community—so changes last long-term.
Generalization- principle 9
This is a part of the model where Everyone involved starts doing the agreed actions.
Intervention implementation
What is this called when a therapist or FRCW demonstrates the ability to connect to the client’s goal.
Desired outcome
This needs to be completed when there is a hospitalization or arrest
Criticial incident report
This is the state government agency in New York that oversees child welfare services and are our funders.
OCFS- office of children and family services
For this principle-Interventions focus on patterns (what leads up to a behavior and what happens after) to break negative cycles.
Target sequences of behavior- principle 5
Throughout the MST analytical process, therapists must ensure this remains to ensure success and positive outcomes
Environment of alignment and engagement of family and key participants
For this skill, The therapist empowers clients to actively participate in the process of defining and addressing their problems
Collaboration
This is the minimum percentage of session pacing required for families
80%
You do this when their is any concern about safety
Risk assessment