Spring 2022 Update

Here is a summary of the strength of evidence changes across the problem types in PWEBS:

Anxiety

• Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Parents and Supportive Listening for Parent was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).
• Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing/Engagement was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).
• The Play Therapy treatment family improved to Good Support (Level 2).
• The Psychodynamic treatment family improved to Good Support (Level 2).
• Expressive Play was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Biofeedback and Cognitive Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Case Management was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Family Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Supportive Listening for Parent was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Attention

• Assertiveness Training and Cognitive Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Moderate Support (Level 3).
• Education and Medication and Parent Management Training was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Moderate Support (Level 3).
• Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Biofeedback and Cognitive Training was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Child and for Parent and Medication and Social Skills was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Expression was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Autism

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Parents was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Intensive Communication Training and Joint Attention/Empathetic & Emotional Engagement was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Psychoeducation was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Depression

• Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing/Engagement was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Skills was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Cultural Storytelling was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Minimal Support (Level 4).
• Cognitive Training was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Education was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Interpersonal Therapy and Medication was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Disruptive Behavior

• Assertiveness Training and Cognitive Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Moderate Support (Level 3).
• Anger Control and Moral Reasoning Training was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Family Empowerment and Support and Mentoring and Social Skills was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mentoring and Social Skills was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Juvenile Awareness/Deterrence was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Motivational Interviewing/Engagement and Parent Management Training was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Eating

• Behavioral Family Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).
• Behavioral Family Therapy and Dietary Care was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Elimination

• Behavioral Training and Medication was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Psychosis

• Family-Focused Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).
• Family Psychoeducation was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Suicidality

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy was introduced as a treatment family and achieved Good Support (Level 2).

Traumatic Stress

• Expression was introduced as a treatment family and achieved No Support (Level 5).

Practitioner Guides

The following Practitioner Guides had minor revisions:

• Motivational Enhancement
• Accessibility Promotion
• Goal Setting
• Crisis Management
• Caregiver Monitoring (name change, previously Monitoring)

Online Courses

Our collection of online courses has expanded to include two new courses.  With these additions, the entire MAP Concepts and Resources portion of our current MAP Direct Services Curriculum is available online for users of our website.  The two new courses are:

• Embracing Diversity
• Treatment Pathways

MATCH-ADTC Listed in CEBC

We are pleased to announce that the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct (MATCH-ADTC) is the only program to earn the highest scientific rating in the new category. 

MATCH-ADTC is rated a Level 1 Well-Supported Research by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) in the Multi-problem Approaches category.

Cultural Values: Individuals Matter

Every update, we like to highlight one of our core cultural values. This Spring, we are featuring: Individuals Matter

"Every member of our team is unique. Our collective power comes in the blending of experiences, skills and life stories of our team. Every person plays a part. Regardless of role, title or tenure we all are key ingredients in our special recipe for success. By embracing our differences while having a strong focus on common goals, we recognize that every individual matters.​ "