This year's Network Partner Conference convenes in New Orleans

During the week of Oct.19, more than 100 MST experts, coaches, program managers and leaders converged on New Orleans for the 14th annual MST Network Partners Conference. The Network Partners Conference was created back in the early days of MST when partner organizations started doing their own consultation and new team development. As more of the MST work is being accomplished in different places, the conference is a way for those involved in MST to come together to share knowledge, experiences and hone their skills in implementing the model. It is an opportunity for us to just gather with old friends and colleagues, share stories, laugh together and bend an elbow or two.

Pictured above is the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Network Partnership

MST Network Partner staff from the U.S. and abroad meeting in New Orleans

It’s that time again. The 14th Annual MST Network Partner (NP) Conference is peeking up on the horizon. On Oct. 21, 2015, MST Network Partner staff (directors, developers and MST experts) from around the world will meet in New Orleans. There are 25 domestic and international MST Network Partners, all working to ensure that the MST treatment model is followed with integrity so the best outcomes for youth and their families are reached.

Bringing key community stakeholders and MST teams together for a good cause

Anyone who has ever arranged a fundraiser or event of more than four people knows there is a lot of planning and work involved. Probably more than what you might expect. So MST Northamptonshire was discovered.

In early 2015, it was decided that the two MST Northamptonshire teams would host the MST Midlands Network Event. Meetings across the U.K. Network Partnership bring together key stakeholders and MST programs to enhance community collaboration. Thus began the process of organizing venues, speakers, and presentations.

“Long term outcomes—Achieving the holy grail” soon became our theme.

Whatever it Takes Awards Announced at International Conference

Multisystemic Therapy (MST), which works with high-risk juvenile offenders to keep them at home, in school, and out of trouble, announced the 2014 Annual Whatever It Takes (WIT) winners at the MST International Conference held in Charleston, SC earlier this week.  

MST provides parents with the tools to build strong families

When I think about the kids I meet and the families who invite me into their homes, I think about the despair that no one should have to experience. These parents at some point lost the power, not only to their child who is acting up but to the system. If you have ever held the hand of someone who is fighting back the tears as the judge is preparing to announce the decision he or she has made about the child's future, you know what despair I'm talking about.

Highlights of the 2014 MST European Conference are in. Over 450 participants attended the two-day event hosted at the beautiful Central Hall Westminster, London, England.  MST Therapists, Supervisors, Program Managers, Researchers, Policy Makers, and Experts gathered from across Europe to celebrate the implementation of the MST model.  Keynote speakers included: Professor Peter Fonagy (Chief Investigator, START Research Trial, University College, London) Edward Timpson MP (Minister for Children, Department of Education, UK), and Professor Sonja Schoenwald (Professor Family Services Research Center, Charleston, South Carolina).

Once again it’s that time of year – October’s MST Network Partner Conference (NPC). My how time flies! It seems like only last week that the last conference brought 100 of MST’s leaders from around the world to compare notes and network with one another.