A family-based treatment for families with children and adolescents ages, 11-18, with substance use, delinquency, and other behavioral and emotional problems. Therapists work simultaneously in four interdependent domains: the adolescent, parent, family, and community. Therapy sessions are held alone with the youth, alone with the parents, and with youth and parents together. Once a therapeutic alliance is established and youth and parent motivation is enhanced, the therapist focuses on facilitating behavioral and interactional change. The final stage of therapy works to solidify behavioral and relational changes and launch the family successfully so that treatment gains are maintained.
Focus Population
Families, Children, Adolescents
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Alcohol, Conduct/Behavior, Delinquency/Criminal Behavior, Mental Health Problems
Level of Intervention
Selective, Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Alcohol/drug treatment center, Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Court/Correctional Facility, Home, Medical or Health Setting, including residential treatment centers, School
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Substantial (31% to 55%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Alternative to Long-Term Residential Care Programs, 2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Behavioral Management Programs for Adolescents in Child Welfare, 2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child and Adolescent), 2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Substance Abuse Prevention (Child & Adolescent)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Yes (Not Specific)
Contact Information
Director:
Gayle A. Dakof
President and Training Director
MDFT International, Inc.
6619 South Dixie Highway, Room 117
Miami FL 33143
E-mail: gdakof@mdft.org
Phone: (786) 668-2088
