Monijärjestelmäkset

Monijärjestelmäkset, known in English as Multi-systemic therapy, is an intensive family and community-based treatment program designed for youth with serious behavioral or emotional problems. It aims to address the multiple systems influencing a child's behavior, including their family, school, peer group, and community. The core principle of monijärjestelmäkset is that the youth's problems are a result of interactions within these systems, and therefore, interventions must occur across all of them.

Therapy sessions are typically conducted in the youth's natural environment, such as their home or school, rather than in a clinical setting. This approach aims to create more realistic and sustainable changes by working with the actual people and situations involved in the youth's life. Monijärjestelmäkset therapists work closely with the family to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors, improving communication, and strengthening family relationships. They also collaborate with schools to address academic and social issues, and with the community to ensure appropriate support and resources are available. The program emphasizes empowering families to become their own change agents, fostering their skills to manage future challenges independently. This therapy is often used for issues such as delinquency, substance abuse, and aggression.