1. Multisystems Family Therapy By: Shaquilla Cooper Briana Kellum Regina Saulsberry

2. Overview Define Multisystems Family Therapy Fundamental and Powerful Concepts Multisystems Approaches Social Justice, Ethics and Cultural Competence with Families Connection with Finn & Jacobson’s Theoretical Perspectives Core Concepts

3. Cont. Overview The Core Process Prevention Teaching Learning Activity Conclusion/Discussion????

4. Definition of Multisystems Van Hook (2014) defines the Multisytems approach as “a problem- solving approach that helps families with multiple problems to focus and prioritize their issues and that allows clinicians to maximize the effectiveness of their interaction” (p. 271).

5. Fundamental and Powerful Concepts Utilizes multiple forms of approaches to address the family and it’s relationship to social structures. Empowers families to be able to meet the needs of the family. A problem-solving approach that assist families with multiple problems.

6. Cont. Fundamental and Powerful Concepts Recognizes that the organizational structures and internal processes of the family are shaped by the wider systems in which the family lives. An integrative model

7. Key Theoretical Perspectives Multisystems Approach Ecostructural Approach Structural Family System Model Ecological Approach

8. Social Justice Challenges Poverty/Low minimum wages Social Policies and Community Resources Environmental/ Job Difficulties Transportation and Housing Issues (which make it hard for families who are struggling to get to work).

9. NASW Code of Ethics Promoting social justice and equal human rights for Everyone is an obligation social workers have to abide by based on our Code of Ethics. In addition, advocating for change in policies and ways to eliminate poverty for struggling families.

10. Cultural Competence with Families Van Hook (2014) "Approaches to social work practice with families" p. 292 read. Cognitive, emotional and behavioral competence was effective in making positive change and resources in families lives.

11. Connection with Finn & Jacobson Theoretical Perspectives Strength-based approach Systems theory Structural theory Critical social theory Empowerment perspective Grounded theory

12. Core Concepts of Multisystems Meaning Power Possibilities History Context

13. Engagement Forming relationships

14. Teaching/Learning Two-way-street relationship of exchange between family members.

15. Action Process of carrying our strategies and supporting momentum.

16. Accompaniment

17. Evaluation Ongoing method of examining the process and outcomes of our efforts.

18. Critical Reflection The process of using our words to learn together from our experiences.

19. Celebration Celebrate big/small successes, within the process of change.

20. Prevention Prevention occurs before a problem becomes visible or developed into something more serious (McCave & Rishel, 2011). The goal of prevention is to prevent major problems of living (McCave & Rishel, 2011). The Family Preservation Model

21. Cont. Prevention Prevention at the community Level Prevention in resolving conflicts between parents and children.

22. Teaching Learning Activity

23. Conclusion/Discussion????

24. References Finn, J. L., & Jacobson, M. (2008). Just practice: A social justice approach to social work (2nd ed.). Peosta, IA: Eddie Bowers Publishing Co. McCave, E. L., & Rishel, C. W. (2011). Prevention as an explicit part of the social work profession: A systematic investigation. Advances in Social Work, 12(2), 226-240. Van Hook, M. P. (2014). Social work practice with families: A resiliency- based approach (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: Lyceum Brooks Inc.