MST-PSB in Greensboro, North Carolina

What is MST-PSB?

Multi – systemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior (MST-PSB) is an adaptation of MST therapy developed for 10- to 17.5-year-old youth with sexually delinquent behaviors, including aggressive (sexual assault, rape) and non-aggressive (molestation of younger children) offenses. Youth may show the following behaviors:

• Risk of out-of-home placement due to criminality
• Physical aggression (in home, school, or community)
• Verbal aggression and threats of harm to others
• Substance abuse along with antisocial behaviors

The MST-PSB Difference

Therapists work with families to

• Reduce denial by both parents and child
• Strengthen relapse prevention
• Remove barriers to effective parenting
• Promote affection and communication within family
• Promote victim safety

Parents play an active role, such as

• Monitoring behaviors & school performance
• Helping in the development of risk-reduction plans
• Encouraging age appropriate/healthy peer relations

Youth are given the opportunity to

• Develop social and problem-solving skills
• Modify beliefs & attitudes that led to sexual offense

MST-PSB Treatment Goals

Amethyst’s MST-PSB treatment program works with youth and their families to ensure:

• Youth is free of any problem sexual behavior sexually related arrests or substantiated child abuse investigations
• Youth is attending school, is in vocational training, or working, if of legal age
• Youth has not received a new arrest since beginning treatment
• Youth is able to safely remain at home

Family-Centered Approach to Behavioral Health

A Holistic, Family-Centered Approach

MST-PSB stands out because it involves not only the youth but also their families in the treatment process. This integrated approach allows us to address the root causes of sexually problematic behaviors in a supportive environment. By focusing on improving communication, establishing healthy family dynamics, and creating personalized safety plans, we help families make lasting changes in their daily lives. Our behavioral therapy in Greensboro, North Carolina provides a tailored framework that empowers both youth and families to achieve long-term success in managing and overcoming these challenges.

Our unique approach emphasizes:

• Active parental involvement: Parents play a vital role in monitoring behaviors, improving communication, and creating effective risk-reduction plans.
• Relapse prevention strategies: We help both youth and parents understand and address the risk of reoffending, equipping them with strategies to avoid harmful behaviors.
• Long-term safety: We prioritize victim safety and focus on minimizing future risks for both the youth and those around them.